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 3966275 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968183 epoch_slot_no: 15383 block_no: 3966098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 11:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f93eda37ad92fba45d77e3e9a562999245eb9efb69d7f0f762cbc0f3fb74a77Block Operator
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