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 3954470 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3956378 epoch_slot_no: 3578 block_no: 3954293 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-27 17:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaee14737085a5e8d693e2e64954a6cf0bf2c7abc8b47e10917d98d8f96c5555Block Operator
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