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 3971643 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973551 epoch_slot_no: 20751 block_no: 3971466 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7d660a98e76c809f09a55422e9ee6570cbe8e297dec756c34326a54a64cfb9bBlock Operator
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