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 3962955 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3964863 epoch_slot_no: 12063 block_no: 3962778 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-03-29 16:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ccad15feb587f319b4a8da9915a4f0c56cb39203a18a9b52573c9fc7b4a263aBlock Operator
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