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 3971775 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973683 epoch_slot_no: 20883 block_no: 3971598 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1abf69e7ffa98c083338ad25ec647142030cee058ccd10eed7ae3e43e6a3b7Block Operator
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