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 3972149 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3974057 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 3971972 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2424 time: 2020-03-31 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8415ea14ebcf1d486658c2df565a7c98faa4b0cd833cb1257b7cb3d9a5dac830Block Operator
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