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 3959894 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3961802 epoch_slot_no: 9002 block_no: 3959717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-03-28 23:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de65a2152e2ba6b3e2bda6e571e5501c72326d26906b1dbec498fc0e1504e4fBlock Operator
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