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 3958942 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3960850 epoch_slot_no: 8050 block_no: 3958765 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1459 time: 2020-03-28 18:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x381caa18ce1c03e7daf629320497ab35e4315eb22ce8a490f93a37a327367798Block Operator
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