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 3959046 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3960954 epoch_slot_no: 8154 block_no: 3958869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-28 19:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92a6738b61e6fde18b1f5dade674d55c09b7ae7451a7fe72c8451fe23ed4c82dBlock Operator
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