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 3971780 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973688 epoch_slot_no: 20888 block_no: 3971603 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-03-31 17:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fedda109551a07e943ab678c782235219d9926ea75e22f5d3ef5f54c0c21c58Block Operator
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