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 3968941 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970849 epoch_slot_no: 18049 block_no: 3968764 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-31 02:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe7b9228d2d09e2c038991a5396d0e89852c0c72e1b26820f0da5411fcfb952Block Operator
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