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 3967649 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3969557 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3967472 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3870 time: 2020-03-30 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e4d21b5e21d598b32957e9b90af679a2a0793f895995d232a35541ca4461a2Block Operator
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