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 3959189 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3961097 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3959012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6411 time: 2020-03-28 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3dc63958ea30d036de8bd76e5844cbb27dce7c280b03603c8b0087c5135b38Block Operator
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