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 3966258 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968166 epoch_slot_no: 15366 block_no: 3966081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-03-30 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x378d30a3fdfaad723d8dcd73477444f950a77bbb8779c1e0688d2116e52a4c3bBlock Operator
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