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 3961098 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3963006 epoch_slot_no: 10206 block_no: 3960921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-29 06:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ed69049c0d85009162c2c35704ab5fc96f194cd40d7f77af56a05488d7a0404Block Operator
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