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 3966749 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3968657 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 3966572 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4591 time: 2020-03-30 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75ee4c879f167e9d491346fed33e85b1b7642f451ff036f6403e51572da63b73Block Operator
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