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 3972355 Details
Epoch: 183 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3974263 epoch_slot_no: 21463 block_no: 3972178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1467 time: 2020-03-31 20:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67354e8b1fc64610e8bc945259dc5d1b1aef61996fc4f1c75c995abc8aa613b6Block Operator
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