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 3966352 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968260 epoch_slot_no: 15460 block_no: 3966175 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2615 time: 2020-03-30 11:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef57740abdfc6433b3069d6f773ff3b833ed90d4f16ad02db1761f8d4fef9e6bBlock Operator
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