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 3958677 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3960585 epoch_slot_no: 7785 block_no: 3958500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1816 time: 2020-03-28 16:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a0ef08aef04838538dee46c8c9d3a82a8dcb9c2824b63b34cc4db2a477bb01Block Operator
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