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 3955191 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3957099 epoch_slot_no: 4299 block_no: 3955014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-03-27 21:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7854ad7173f2e5d9b762827fb96f68157041fbfc9e17df1396065e71cf9182Block Operator
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