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 3972671 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3974579 epoch_slot_no: 179 block_no: 3972494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 957 time: 2020-03-31 22:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a6bb55bb32cf3f42f94f5bec5d028014d41c0c993d16ca9c7c717ec09f1450Block Operator
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