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 3967412 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3969320 epoch_slot_no: 16520 block_no: 3967235 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1324 time: 2020-03-30 17:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7a14da698025039ae0dadf6c823e065dfb6de38625f2f1d006243ba3bc6d3cBlock Operator
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