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 3961113 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3963021 epoch_slot_no: 10221 block_no: 3960936 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-29 06:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1317c0a467fad24006c8d7f69b0b09ea252cb5a9ddbd2c10a3ba9d80499948a0Block Operator
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