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 3965746 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3967654 epoch_slot_no: 14854 block_no: 3965569 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1742 time: 2020-03-30 08:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e4eb06ae0c7109fbeafd4bbbeea5b99da1392ea14ad165ec7de49a49e17d63Block Operator
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