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 3973731 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3975639 epoch_slot_no: 1239 block_no: 3973554 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3081 time: 2020-04-01 04:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17f2e90fa40c92300f25e22a39ef8a6d0f85a091c306f223df705d6a83c004eeBlock Operator
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