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 3968189 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3970097 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 3968012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3526 time: 2020-03-30 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35b8143cb4b48d36b859a4df3470f0d04ed5a31db4427f92658be44822e82399Block Operator
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