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 3956214 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3958122 epoch_slot_no: 5322 block_no: 3956037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-28 03:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194b261725d04b62455d7f27f024cc8b8cbba94179a8c0b616ef4ba564b43b42Block Operator
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