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 3960099 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962007 epoch_slot_no: 9207 block_no: 3959922 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-03-29 00:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb15af286cd7a44a6f0f2e945965c631bc052258eca286c5b3ee87d3b1724f9Block Operator
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