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 3958567 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960475 epoch_slot_no: 7675 block_no: 3958390 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1968 time: 2020-03-28 16:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a4f871ecc825f26910c45174eba1a0f82e6d9b05496c90c14da20813083a4a3Block Operator
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