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 3956148 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3958056 epoch_slot_no: 5256 block_no: 3955971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-28 02:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7268de536daf25e5a61fabd9329b286e197b7303d28b1a41ffc01e1f262637f5Block Operator
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