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 3971720 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3973628 epoch_slot_no: 20828 block_no: 3971543 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2020-03-31 17:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4f0dcd61475551e7511c73df52a5cf28438715f1a426a3afbfc3f6e9cbf10b7Block Operator
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