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 3971553 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973461 epoch_slot_no: 20661 block_no: 3971376 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-03-31 16:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5fa64a4ccf5441529e0f6d916585c10dfc2a358d7e6d81724e493dc8203c018Block Operator
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