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 3966397 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3968305 epoch_slot_no: 15505 block_no: 3966220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2805 time: 2020-03-30 11:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3545a3639fd8ee6c055dc4e47d64ca1d9c66d37b6cdc59ce0b9ecf575f7b8886Block Operator
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