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 3958918 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960826 epoch_slot_no: 8026 block_no: 3958741 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-03-28 18:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91820acbb89e7560a22a1326b641f38ae91c22ef5a73e583bd41998cfe0a4754Block Operator
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