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 3972342 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3974250 epoch_slot_no: 21450 block_no: 3972165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1226 time: 2020-03-31 20:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541dbaf96d2483fa9c78dd2ddb046c46bd62d9130b80702bb07ea7fb1b395026Block Operator
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