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 3972848 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3974756 epoch_slot_no: 356 block_no: 3972671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-03-31 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96c67e8950fcb43ab837c0d4578323e5622b495971c603c8a825b2349d01eec6Block Operator
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