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 3964582 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3966490 epoch_slot_no: 13690 block_no: 3964405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2353 time: 2020-03-30 01:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6f71942e1acc78d73d4b85fa1c6f7e4d772f00d5ac820f9e10461558971e69Block Operator
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