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 3961367 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3963275 epoch_slot_no: 10475 block_no: 3961190 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2107 time: 2020-03-29 07:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3df48b9ff34349379f3a0ec63b35a1d4b51fb2f273ae16a0b3ae97c2d31b1eaBlock Operator
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