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 3964187 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3966095 epoch_slot_no: 13295 block_no: 3964010 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2565 time: 2020-03-29 23:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5ea8408a38466318c8a642b9615b8b31eb8ebce91fc8b43dcbacbae9850b5f1Block Operator
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