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 3962373 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964281 epoch_slot_no: 11481 block_no: 3962196 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-29 13:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61f9615c885e62937a0888c8e791b9ed1e93b36a415d3f3a6ec5964d999c6d6eBlock Operator
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