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 3973302 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3975210 epoch_slot_no: 810 block_no: 3973125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3725 time: 2020-04-01 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f74851c03c916aac759a7ffa9547fcbf99ca8a0b6b8b63ca389a68ba3ea3e9dBlock Operator
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