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 3968909 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3970817 epoch_slot_no: 18017 block_no: 3968732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2758 time: 2020-03-31 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda19d969b5a09c6c316fafd070b079b1426bcfdc79a35b75e45d26ae1f00bcfcBlock Operator
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