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 3955901 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3957809 epoch_slot_no: 5009 block_no: 3955724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-28 01:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0348363829f7f42aa1cb323f4c4d300199368365a98055a3d4d985fb07e8289Block Operator
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