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 3963477 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3965385 epoch_slot_no: 12585 block_no: 3963300 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3493 time: 2020-03-29 19:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb910e66419f7044cad749ab6b214cd638a7ea67aa7d7c2c0c48d51e9359f28Block Operator
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