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 3972351 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3974259 epoch_slot_no: 21459 block_no: 3972174 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2880 time: 2020-03-31 20:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14130951d1fc4dac3ea333556759e70c75084c5841d1a2c276c0459e2565fd4aBlock Operator
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