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 3957898 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3959806 epoch_slot_no: 7006 block_no: 3957721 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-28 12:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc568bca91788cd86d8b0331d3029e7cf2256029850cdecf6c1604d95e866f61Block Operator
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