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 3972791 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3974699 epoch_slot_no: 299 block_no: 3972614 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-03-31 23:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd12e9d60d4f7c9a7feac68e876e60511219b2dc6d754aa1017b5ab22b86f07dfBlock Operator
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