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 3958847 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960755 epoch_slot_no: 7955 block_no: 3958670 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-03-28 17:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa449681171bac652135b347e64e2f286562ba2d5f6f342c4448029b88bb5f904Block Operator
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