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 3960459 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962367 epoch_slot_no: 9567 block_no: 3960282 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-03-29 02:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01789f3f6450b0d1b816f216029768b8ac28e535b4c98519d6be960f52a36e4cBlock Operator
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