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 3966208 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3968116 epoch_slot_no: 15316 block_no: 3966031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1754 time: 2020-03-30 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc84c9dddaa4d62612f833671cd267a8a0204fde246c799e8011ebf43736e615fBlock Operator
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