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 3965098 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3967006 epoch_slot_no: 14206 block_no: 3964921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2316 time: 2020-03-30 04:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21709ad3f3bfff7426442d76d58417978aa7498a675dd1f5a253860001be3767Block Operator
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