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 3972631 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3974539 epoch_slot_no: 139 block_no: 3972454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 957 time: 2020-03-31 22:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd969f46fa743a51b0a4146614c7a3257c1b687b8fcaa06cccf2980b0ece2eef9Block Operator
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