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 3971500 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3973408 epoch_slot_no: 20608 block_no: 3971323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-03-31 16:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba54d252f5c33dbef3cda5d109f7189dedc55f28b312f67cde2132f95f5136d7Block Operator
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