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 3971459 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3973367 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3971282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2450 time: 2020-03-31 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6230ce9fccc309e7982022f4c1a9c354c5e1b1c37e2ef033a108872df703535Block Operator
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