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 3968421 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970329 epoch_slot_no: 17529 block_no: 3968244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 959 time: 2020-03-30 23:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1644ae20cda3e670a711e9e80286bd12ca6d417deb68afbc92d558ae45dda19Block Operator
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