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 3966068 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3967976 epoch_slot_no: 15176 block_no: 3965891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2020-03-30 10:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa69ad5ad625836e3572456d23cfea883a6e6075c1f1be827a0164964a9d61bbeBlock Operator
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