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 3956333 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3958241 epoch_slot_no: 5441 block_no: 3956156 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-28 03:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1290e0076d5ce7339d34d918f4aafbf8cff3323a82ae72c3f2c570e7b8ff3bBlock Operator
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