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 3960394 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3962302 epoch_slot_no: 9502 block_no: 3960217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2378 time: 2020-03-29 02:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35c1472798e917c1038c0ffacd046fa174fd6a979d36a95afa1f373d92fecae2Block Operator
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