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 3960855 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962763 epoch_slot_no: 9963 block_no: 3960678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-29 05:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb60cb07de0c3051e79c293b4fd718e1f871d9587fbf6c8e52d53c1d9608627b9Block Operator
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