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 3968291 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970199 epoch_slot_no: 17399 block_no: 3968114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1900 time: 2020-03-30 22:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa3b555982a9012fce47657bb1f6440c9f5dc4594181f434a6a6ad2d3ee98e59Block Operator
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