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 3965489 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3967397 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3965312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3884 time: 2020-03-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0b9bc857007d19a744ae1f74cae778d16508d8b172585e31b6561934ce39ae8Block Operator
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