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 3966450 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968358 epoch_slot_no: 15558 block_no: 3966273 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1895 time: 2020-03-30 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46ba07dfc5d95d65813d8842c2839ae2ace41ebb89c1f8600038a25c2c7d62c4Block Operator
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