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 3956747 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3958655 epoch_slot_no: 5855 block_no: 3956570 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1594 time: 2020-03-28 06:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bc0349bdc234c4fe4bd854791cb59e7fd4a10fe550002b7788475b0f84bd1b7Block Operator
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