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 3966429 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968337 epoch_slot_no: 15537 block_no: 3966252 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-30 12:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c71701934ca2e1961079d80ef2445afd4aec244a9401761f9ce69b5e6922fdfBlock Operator
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