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 3964949 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3966857 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3964772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-03-30 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2be32b46e15848093342112886b94aa4974fa5fec76ab1e72b1992e16a26d4abBlock Operator
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