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 3959171 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3961079 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 3958994 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2682 time: 2020-03-28 19:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x727e999c7ef3bf6771b2ab73dce67c97be14288f8e156333b83a175e0107d6b7Block Operator
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