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 3963547 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3965455 epoch_slot_no: 12655 block_no: 3963370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-03-29 20:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa07ea3edaaabaa43ac9fbe14d1d5c6bec9f71ac8b636c79954106459765ff65cBlock Operator
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