A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3954115 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3956023 epoch_slot_no: 3223 block_no: 3953938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-27 15:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ec278648cd4691c860cd1529fa7489bcd0a4dcbcc899187ed0a6bc425682c22Block Operator
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