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 3968890 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970798 epoch_slot_no: 17998 block_no: 3968713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99ccb9c17245c5ad35956f769519cd07d969c73bcde7b6614fd41e6cc9069713Block Operator
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