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 3961924 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3963832 epoch_slot_no: 11032 block_no: 3961747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3709 time: 2020-03-29 11:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5143c461299832c7041fc02866fc7c3d5cbf628e982aebb6135f0e6354ca6646Block Operator
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