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 3966040 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967948 epoch_slot_no: 15148 block_no: 3965863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 09:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd71bf46e036a9c9f1ba38c714f9381713c93ce7f6a46fb19cc44b321c4ff29Block Operator
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