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 3966513 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968421 epoch_slot_no: 15621 block_no: 3966336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-03-30 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603b0309cb15dde49ddeb6e8986504c49ec54f2d35c7b1b68f0f94024c770fdaBlock Operator
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