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 3958855 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960763 epoch_slot_no: 7963 block_no: 3958678 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-28 17:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66248886bb30a6f13f9ebf2b88ed2a11442be8d7ba0b8daba3b43100eabd630aBlock Operator
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