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 3966205 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968113 epoch_slot_no: 15313 block_no: 3966028 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-30 10:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1c890745a50e68f52998a04547e16f19b4a62c2a03a8f7e1a1b35eee8c463d6Block Operator
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