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 3962254 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964162 epoch_slot_no: 11362 block_no: 3962077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1660 time: 2020-03-29 12:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e2fdf4808b92b75e25b72a30da33355d80c0480bb73fa29a7014d9c9a847899Block Operator
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