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 3959139 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3961047 epoch_slot_no: 8247 block_no: 3958962 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2020-03-28 19:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba082a50bccae4f98fcb93fc0fdc6335e25731a64ca5402aef9b20aba4777f3eBlock Operator
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