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 3971339 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973247 epoch_slot_no: 20447 block_no: 3971162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-03-31 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef98b52c88312dde85de6434e0b622456e5cbc487be8834f7807ed3ddefe1bb0Block Operator
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