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 3969480 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3971388 epoch_slot_no: 18588 block_no: 3969303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-03-31 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d5a58b2f6503403c2ee380655c63c728502b78e7ba612aeb2eb0635439c054Block Operator
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