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 3956767 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3958675 epoch_slot_no: 5875 block_no: 3956590 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1110 time: 2020-03-28 06:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed73d09a119013a8c7251a841a610e898c0c0d6f1eeb5f0e32518b3ec85e2d1eBlock Operator
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