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 3972037 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3973945 epoch_slot_no: 21145 block_no: 3971860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2262 time: 2020-03-31 19:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55506fb0facb2865413cd43af71a03d62764a31af0dda0907c6b2f2d8971be10Block Operator
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