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 3969953 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3971861 epoch_slot_no: 19061 block_no: 3969776 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-31 07:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x098c02b6c8fa750920bd76cbfcf504d72d69f4ea4015a3e2584995bf052a8e11Block Operator
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