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 3966387 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968295 epoch_slot_no: 15495 block_no: 3966210 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 11:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8742c5b0a66744f1c5a48c1ccdf9a9b58ccb3ed6602a41dcf09d85d3e2678ae8Block Operator
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