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 3957509 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3959417 epoch_slot_no: 6617 block_no: 3957332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1988 time: 2020-03-28 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe81a40b77d667675cd0805a2cd5f416caf87fa78926385d63cfb1fb0016f8f48Block Operator
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