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 3961319 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3963227 epoch_slot_no: 10427 block_no: 3961142 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-29 07:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392a9e399ff2faaa3e06deca8d389bda4fba7fd50e7a21cc4f7ec383c627c1a7Block Operator
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