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 3963509 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3965417 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 3963332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5455 time: 2020-03-29 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725f19cec09ddd36ee32121fcfcbd0b847bbfa37ff8960fd9be0b846657cb490Block Operator
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