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 3971678 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973586 epoch_slot_no: 20786 block_no: 3971501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x313ce9298b5044885d4e5b011104aaf607de8718a23ba0396ba125f3e10cf1ccBlock Operator
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