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 3955807 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3957715 epoch_slot_no: 4915 block_no: 3955630 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-03-28 01:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6111ad3c25522218979805e8f8301cb8ef69b1d68fa49009ff3ec10516ac94Block Operator
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