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 3973612 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3975520 epoch_slot_no: 1120 block_no: 3973435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3081 time: 2020-04-01 03:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9edcdc315f4757abe2fd24e1f8c10ed1fc8ec7a744c7775e51e4cc5aaab7fb52Block Operator
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