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 3960195 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3962103 epoch_slot_no: 9303 block_no: 3960018 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3302 time: 2020-03-29 01:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf13da1ac01d3c6099f3e519ea086ad0e00876d0eb9ec388c2182bb1427a6932Block Operator
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