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 3966863 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3968771 epoch_slot_no: 15971 block_no: 3966686 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2054 time: 2020-03-30 14:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0ecdc4a80b5aef04c3f4419d2e69bd80b099e5712a4cbb1958d2713df1b9ab0Block Operator
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