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 3973219 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3975127 epoch_slot_no: 727 block_no: 3973042 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-01 01:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a6be696b1cf68f38a0355406a43ca9074a8adfc17fc86b31388521074a8548bBlock Operator
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