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 3972271 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3974179 epoch_slot_no: 21379 block_no: 3972094 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2383 time: 2020-03-31 20:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9d1d621efe7efd0b759eabd3416f1ff5da15efe538678d59ff013abf4dfb1f6Block Operator
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