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 3971703 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973611 epoch_slot_no: 20811 block_no: 3971526 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ee6646d8fcf55dad99897b820f0ab45fa0d9ddb384261b600ea0ea7d3d0be0Block Operator
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