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 3968549 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3970457 epoch_slot_no: 17657 block_no: 3968372 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3690 time: 2020-03-30 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9c2b0bda2eff0673ad3c458c8a87c4c2941e64ffc26ec5b0a94b63091d03e3Block Operator
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