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 3965165 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3967073 epoch_slot_no: 14273 block_no: 3964988 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-30 05:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf90fe0b1ba06cbfb815ba8a0c0c6518b971bd4c0c15fc494b5c2a3a768e5ea48Block Operator
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