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 3971046 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3972954 epoch_slot_no: 20154 block_no: 3970869 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1644 time: 2020-03-31 13:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf5b2d1082f366d801a1433d6db487a7b07f37cbf9f074be1672f6e21f5277bBlock Operator
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