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 3972869 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3974777 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3972692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2080 time: 2020-03-31 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5933563f497b8a5536bed1c8850dc61b7021e45b6c9e453aa623c2f8b3172033Block Operator
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