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 3962667 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964575 epoch_slot_no: 11775 block_no: 3962490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1997 time: 2020-03-29 15:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe969a658d77a9dd5d9ff9f5f455a16056794891e9cbab0b201403f48c09f7d9cBlock Operator
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