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 3971805 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973713 epoch_slot_no: 20913 block_no: 3971628 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-03-31 17:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbabb9ce9f82d5eda73766dd197163febc98ea6a1c3ecbe446396eb3d4f625fafBlock Operator
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