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 3955949 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3957857 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3955772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2614 time: 2020-03-28 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8f72a270e3c0641c341ecc83c84b156d8a4991a60981d266bb7fa5da575ad17Block Operator
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