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 3957442 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3959350 epoch_slot_no: 6550 block_no: 3957265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-28 10:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66be0e935f9b9566e94bb164006a9db840fcc0091f34f7cbb04485a3f7645af3Block Operator
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