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 3964755 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3966663 epoch_slot_no: 13863 block_no: 3964578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-30 02:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb45a9a0b1e14c2d46a64937b1a70949337ca86776d20f327cdff086dd44457deBlock Operator
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