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 3971763 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973671 epoch_slot_no: 20871 block_no: 3971586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ccd3f2db3ed5d3ca3910e87b9ef14303da39893d3f80c8160c2356630b72e2Block Operator
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