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 3959027 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3960935 epoch_slot_no: 8135 block_no: 3958850 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3004 time: 2020-03-28 18:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa35b4c682f71fdf334a061543b9daec117896e082d1d8f7b6470880efc41d082Block Operator
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