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 3973739 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3975647 epoch_slot_no: 1247 block_no: 3973562 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-01 04:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4fe094a3ce7c5cb7bd3d536ae358d760c9af419e3c92f310d7486db6817888Block Operator
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