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 3966624 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968532 epoch_slot_no: 15732 block_no: 3966447 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-30 13:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d9f9b4cba8c80744ce1d7fa9ab02e9ef67c3e31b710b90a81a7c46082df167Block Operator
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