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 3969431 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3971339 epoch_slot_no: 18539 block_no: 3969254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2037 time: 2020-03-31 04:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1eb80bc13f35cd4110fc1a8cd6fc76cbb5c0665cc576b4fd8ce6f60452d4e62Block Operator
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