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 3969122 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3971030 epoch_slot_no: 18230 block_no: 3968945 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1397 time: 2020-03-31 03:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40c2a9f61e2b2a53cea0501305815810394e41c2ee0fac6cb39e1a2c99412c5cBlock Operator
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