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 3971095 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3973003 epoch_slot_no: 20203 block_no: 3970918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6944 time: 2020-03-31 13:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fca9fdec23bced451530224312a252dac55d180c70866bf8d72bf2ed0cac445Block Operator
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