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 3959175 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3961083 epoch_slot_no: 8283 block_no: 3958998 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2255 time: 2020-03-28 19:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3909d1e07d80a5d3f56533d3503e039aa382dd11b0498eeccfad5f28ed388dabBlock Operator
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