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 3973552 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3975460 epoch_slot_no: 1060 block_no: 3973375 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3786 time: 2020-04-01 03:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83d232fd0bc00cbbbe0eb907cd6713536e095c4c63a79fce5837041bb6aca271Block Operator
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