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 3968924 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970832 epoch_slot_no: 18032 block_no: 3968747 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2020-03-31 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf1bde737fe3c6fcbc439938c71b6f8af6c0447ee11728122a6fe0b287069e04Block Operator
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