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 3970349 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3972257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 3970172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4387 time: 2020-03-31 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30d31565a050c0f4194f5f2988974ae78aa829f46785f6c8a13470470ba8f1c4Block Operator
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