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 3971087 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3972995 epoch_slot_no: 20195 block_no: 3970910 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1353 time: 2020-03-31 13:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ffaf6255dc5538a33f338525fda682be2a53c0ab4e298a608ec4a136c8cfa0aBlock Operator
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