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 3966122 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968030 epoch_slot_no: 15230 block_no: 3965945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1208 time: 2020-03-30 10:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c618fcd4c9117ce6511b4f86debc29334be88f647c1622c6e6e70788a1f986bBlock Operator
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