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 3971506 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3973414 epoch_slot_no: 20614 block_no: 3971329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-31 16:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35aa11fff8ecaeb4f239553e5332873c2af9974b9533be1ed5d3ed0d86c72249Block Operator
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