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 3957033 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3958941 epoch_slot_no: 6141 block_no: 3956856 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2201 time: 2020-03-28 07:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x343cd4df4e79592069a82688e45cd1dd8e32b20f552e6ab074e92ef989700aa3Block Operator
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