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 3957725 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3959633 epoch_slot_no: 6833 block_no: 3957548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-03-28 11:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x440848e1de2df08b5cedb2350951d67f0df9f00109bd66886eb992acf40524bbBlock Operator
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