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 3968278 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970186 epoch_slot_no: 17386 block_no: 3968101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1639 time: 2020-03-30 22:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca31f34b5222970c456c2f2b62e17fe98c3e2c8ccc54ceeb895cfcce94e9ccffBlock Operator
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