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 3962462 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3964370 epoch_slot_no: 11570 block_no: 3962285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-03-29 14:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c42adb4aaebc2a762938b827f1ee2b19c13ad1c2636fa5c9e6bbcc262c8b529Block Operator
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