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 3966353 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968261 epoch_slot_no: 15461 block_no: 3966176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3833 time: 2020-03-30 11:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x487b6a2f665a50ebe6de794d40190716e9845fc0236a7e8d091f62dfe5358e98Block Operator
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