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 3966211 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968119 epoch_slot_no: 15319 block_no: 3966034 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 10:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9a77064e1ad3814351c24f2f8095e3502159d6e553f1566207dc8eb95731c6eBlock Operator
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