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 3961034 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3962942 epoch_slot_no: 10142 block_no: 3960857 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-03-29 06:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e1c8d1140297f99e20069e49273b2fbced694f66b7d80f1eafd3d6301d5d8abBlock Operator
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