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 3957959 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3959867 epoch_slot_no: 7067 block_no: 3957782 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4248 time: 2020-03-28 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7191b5aba55c8c153bf3141bf5205977fa6b84e619eb8cc9fa2f21eb9e2134baBlock Operator
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