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 3968869 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970777 epoch_slot_no: 17977 block_no: 3968692 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1718 time: 2020-03-31 01:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d2544ab30838db5aeb2abe2af70f89faf34f4c36eec1ecae01510aaef1a8e1Block Operator
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