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 3967086 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3968994 epoch_slot_no: 16194 block_no: 3966909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3233 time: 2020-03-30 15:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c9a4d54c289b8e9f1c551bbe9a3d77fd34bb21ace9b9f0d4f4bed7ddf91ae92Block Operator
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