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 3958613 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3960521 epoch_slot_no: 7721 block_no: 3958436 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1882 time: 2020-03-28 16:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6601e4c84f31ba345b76cf0c678c9a4eb1d1e515ae2828b969e090d8fa2ab7Block Operator
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