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 3965518 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967426 epoch_slot_no: 14626 block_no: 3965341 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-03-30 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60f7c0b39d1315267986904d08f8c78556b85182b04312f6f49ecd9fdc9ae554Block Operator
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