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 3960330 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3962238 epoch_slot_no: 9438 block_no: 3960153 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3449 time: 2020-03-29 02:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2c417c3c80381100c0ae933ef88c1c5af05dfe3fb948c1f73cff1f2afe6d4f1Block Operator
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