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 3960362 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962270 epoch_slot_no: 9470 block_no: 3960185 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2028 time: 2020-03-29 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3fcc64562c3039a760b31a276f62fbfc20f0ec1f74420b56e57b881d98042eBlock Operator
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