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 3969005 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3970913 epoch_slot_no: 18113 block_no: 3968828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1623 time: 2020-03-31 02:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73df2ae6323e09f0b7586fbd5e5f0821fd4929a4e548054c2f7b49e4c2a0e31Block Operator
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