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 3971143 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3973051 epoch_slot_no: 20251 block_no: 3970966 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-03-31 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa73c1714bcab40e50610d56f87e1b4734c16c7b0f518d74e20701ae839deaaf7Block Operator
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