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 3961006 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962914 epoch_slot_no: 10114 block_no: 3960829 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-03-29 05:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x371ac9d96cc83f7de3808500734d638c431f0d14d2fce6fe332e259cfcf49786Block Operator
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