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 3957838 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3959746 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 3957661 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1639 time: 2020-03-28 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a728f989cc8a322918c2f6e7c592e91d1bdb5fb0f028cb95d90abddce510e30Block Operator
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