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 3962249 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3964157 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3962072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4223 time: 2020-03-29 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2327cff24813e556cacfb07d9ef15b515c61272b452f412a914a8c0a60f946f8Block Operator
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