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 3956879 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3958787 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 3956702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3404 time: 2020-03-28 07:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b83a1a780e6084175f17d6f3726d72734d3ebf633776ec7c4dfcc8e2592eca1Block Operator
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