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 3961753 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3963661 epoch_slot_no: 10861 block_no: 3961576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1670 time: 2020-03-29 10:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ffb5d774bff864afce5c62e20291ff332c68831accc2e40063f8365d8b5800aBlock Operator
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