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 3956437 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3958345 epoch_slot_no: 5545 block_no: 3956260 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1849 time: 2020-03-28 04:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5bb7d9052e98ce793ad4e953d3ed5bb2d588c522cccf871124b0f00a2d4c297Block Operator
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