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 3970337 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3972245 epoch_slot_no: 19445 block_no: 3970160 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1677 time: 2020-03-31 09:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x855a1abff21f4ba9e71f9a7f187672e364a618da0cb5b73fe5a2e8c2f6ba9b43Block Operator
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