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 3964568 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3966476 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 3964391 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2415 time: 2020-03-30 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e009d24d8a96a5c38d75fb50f65d614232a4c4b010f2c9b88335e3652ee4fabBlock Operator
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