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 3968819 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970727 epoch_slot_no: 17927 block_no: 3968642 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2020-03-31 01:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd1cd09e2bd67d6eeb9f46a3a52bf9ecbef5147fdc90f5e646d09775d48d7697Block Operator
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