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 3972244 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3974152 epoch_slot_no: 21352 block_no: 3972067 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1640 time: 2020-03-31 20:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ae97db8156de96be860139a40f54514c454ef4a4efe76b1f101faaa8f62368Block Operator
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