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 3967098 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3969006 epoch_slot_no: 16206 block_no: 3966921 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-03-30 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2a77ced9c46b7a1fde9e91a9b9529875ba5319daf0669f9b9fb09010d7b2c4eBlock Operator
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