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 3969527 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3971435 epoch_slot_no: 18635 block_no: 3969350 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2680 time: 2020-03-31 05:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba8d188e91aae38a713f4d31381b30b9e9b8d9f185d01b779763b4a2b9891e70Block Operator
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