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 3963923 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3965831 epoch_slot_no: 13031 block_no: 3963746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2443 time: 2020-03-29 22:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65415e141c4e8a01db8353e7ed0597f34370e3b8fc303af54aed6853ca51f64bBlock Operator
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