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 3968198 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970106 epoch_slot_no: 17306 block_no: 3968021 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2020-03-30 21:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb52add26180299760e4a616e5fb9dccc5c6b4dbb79400db65b95ad5ab27c59e3Block Operator
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