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 3956146 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3958054 epoch_slot_no: 5254 block_no: 3955969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1803 time: 2020-03-28 02:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf85b36664e376351da5a016f0a8ad1250b0749f11b7a4db188ea51d7eeef2b47Block Operator
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