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 3960176 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3962084 epoch_slot_no: 9284 block_no: 3959999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2534 time: 2020-03-29 01:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6a72d288d0be1ff4adfa2af64d62c000589d5e602e610bc7964ea8b526b0a15Block Operator
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