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 3967564 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3969472 epoch_slot_no: 16672 block_no: 3967387 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-03-30 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x633b8c0d06322ac1637d603fc4fe2201fafcd2b58b8b3260449e49b41ec08c1aBlock Operator
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