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 3958214 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3960122 epoch_slot_no: 7322 block_no: 3958037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2072 time: 2020-03-28 14:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19ca9741363a530c50091639a75d30708b0db82b5a87574c8fbc14f7ec80bf67Block Operator
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