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 3968009 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3969917 epoch_slot_no: 17117 block_no: 3967832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5877 time: 2020-03-30 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x499911c7ab502857be678bc6164ad24dcb58b6d4f0f8ed3c0fb7b81ffa915e6eBlock Operator
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