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 3969478 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3971386 epoch_slot_no: 18586 block_no: 3969301 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2020-03-31 05:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4efc27e1dcfdf3e201ce191f499c6604f90ffa319e4e9cb36ba67fed97b8d81fBlock Operator
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