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 3960412 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962320 epoch_slot_no: 9520 block_no: 3960235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-29 02:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x018cb7055fbb2b64dfd93ce96cbd89bd7d1427a4d203d12eacf4935bae77ff99Block Operator
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