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 3965114 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967022 epoch_slot_no: 14222 block_no: 3964937 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1845 time: 2020-03-30 04:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x102f20d549fb8217ace29c8f4b038d7202513da07803494162bdb7b2f95e509cBlock Operator
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