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 3962777 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964685 epoch_slot_no: 11885 block_no: 3962600 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-03-29 15:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f940c3b63c381888bdf1ff56fad9d5fb3a888ff97c8c8133dd63178bc844969Block Operator
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