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 3971223 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3973131 epoch_slot_no: 20331 block_no: 3971046 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3413 time: 2020-03-31 14:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ea143e3750e7da5bd7d3712a1820627a47ee31727d13bb81f33d592026bafc7Block Operator
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