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 3963161 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3965069 epoch_slot_no: 12269 block_no: 3962984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-03-29 17:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dba255a3b6b9a6653f49ff573b6c131b3c866677a2d05fa5b5f6f301974f2a7Block Operator
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