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 3968974 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3970882 epoch_slot_no: 18082 block_no: 3968797 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3323 time: 2020-03-31 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67e4124b9af227e984089b9db669323e8e275dea3ffeacc020a43f984078dda8Block Operator
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