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 3970100 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3972008 epoch_slot_no: 19208 block_no: 3969923 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 08:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe03619df7f01f88767d01dd4a1c4521d98c5905cd467089b6b4c5e74cd828e38Block Operator
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