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 3967499 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3969407 epoch_slot_no: 16607 block_no: 3967322 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3155 time: 2020-03-30 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9972f14e3bb78e356fde0b959899722c3dc49e950b12cbc6b94b2bf61b8287a6Block Operator
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