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 3967301 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3969209 epoch_slot_no: 16409 block_no: 3967124 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-03-30 16:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc10edddd7885187d20e565a6b387cc2380fd4d662521bbea8a3c41f9cad1dfd1Block Operator
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