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 3967991 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3969899 epoch_slot_no: 17099 block_no: 3967814 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-30 20:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc62d735cbaefa161d67a69e74de4b7423862272d0c3f83d197dda0b51388a72fBlock Operator
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