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 3970778 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3972686 epoch_slot_no: 19886 block_no: 3970601 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2020-03-31 12:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc914045f1a6b394f22caad85085c4727971eb6be6ff91d4f82c897795dd12439Block Operator
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