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 3968498 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970406 epoch_slot_no: 17606 block_no: 3968321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2020-03-30 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7672e4e070800971b7b48a09cafbae6879b95571d82e0bf7b35da93e668519bBlock Operator
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