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 3956445 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3958353 epoch_slot_no: 5553 block_no: 3956268 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2504 time: 2020-03-28 04:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc424917a402516061593352a594f0a74c9eeab6be11079f6cac6f1532f0f71dBlock Operator
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