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 3957537 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3959445 epoch_slot_no: 6645 block_no: 3957360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-28 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb03e515990f2385b15e49896a522fa9d042db177f724a344e5079c3794483afcBlock Operator
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