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 3963149 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3965057 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3962972 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3166 time: 2020-03-29 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa65719e1fafaa395047f822b217d4f79adc16566a0d3a0a9e515a200f252fdc6Block Operator
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