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 3966121 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968029 epoch_slot_no: 15229 block_no: 3965944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-03-30 10:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0cdebb6615c75212ced5b64d2a0706bc2d8cdfb27bc3cc570c88ec05fa47f5f4Block Operator
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