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 3964900 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3966808 epoch_slot_no: 14008 block_no: 3964723 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 03:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2bc50b4fd8b263c7ed1ec6fbc1c7abfae57aa1c824f6b2d16ec1b0ad7f01a0Block Operator
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