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 3962380 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964288 epoch_slot_no: 11488 block_no: 3962203 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2908 time: 2020-03-29 13:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfad1a696947b6aa372fd4208d6e38a81f24b733073f334e66ef9bdd8967b8ec9Block Operator
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