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 3971620 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3973528 epoch_slot_no: 20728 block_no: 3971443 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2020-03-31 16:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8278b9070bcf86494892f3ae6fe2e41ec5d1356a847fc8b5d5af880b3859dc4eBlock Operator
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