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 3962556 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3964464 epoch_slot_no: 11664 block_no: 3962379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7428 time: 2020-03-29 14:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3723d3ae7e7ed53e4f377c461b83ad57482ecdcd708cc729cb23e1b158528c8dBlock Operator
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