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 3957321 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3959229 epoch_slot_no: 6429 block_no: 3957144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2374 time: 2020-03-28 09:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b10e650fc953617624f5a832486f12ffcf24539aa83c418fb65a83dff422c5bBlock Operator
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