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 3958853 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960761 epoch_slot_no: 7961 block_no: 3958676 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2547 time: 2020-03-28 17:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3307936123d437bb35833d3854fcc68e17e12a2e29f6e23915a30de750154881Block Operator
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