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 3968349 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970257 epoch_slot_no: 17457 block_no: 3968172 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1318 time: 2020-03-30 22:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2747f11ced58f08bfa9ecdb71ee007851e463682456c6d56ce22a97b88e62fdeBlock Operator
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