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 3966481 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968389 epoch_slot_no: 15589 block_no: 3966304 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2020-03-30 12:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x441f9d1330c6c4889d25fff7a091a250b16ccdb71f4e5b097595bf0cac0fddb9Block Operator
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