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 3965298 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967206 epoch_slot_no: 14406 block_no: 3965121 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-03-30 05:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01fc50a6d0c8fa3ffcff256e2dae93c1f3cd2a758e5e9773931c6792d207802eBlock Operator
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