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 3968357 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970265 epoch_slot_no: 17465 block_no: 3968180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1602 time: 2020-03-30 22:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56accc4fb766fec7ef2d082fbcbdb15a6d2babfcf1a90094854ffb5695ffc2a9Block Operator
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