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 3971671 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973579 epoch_slot_no: 20779 block_no: 3971494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1538 time: 2020-03-31 17:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x242d141812c90b92b165e94771f3d8c0dbfd0bfb2ab6bab905af40f1699237e0Block Operator
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