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 3962014 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3963922 epoch_slot_no: 11122 block_no: 3961837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1926 time: 2020-03-29 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa111803017337176cba97b66c8c2c1fdbe3d5b1588dd6c6c1d332fb036f2a83bBlock Operator
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