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 3973420 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3975328 epoch_slot_no: 928 block_no: 3973243 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2225 time: 2020-04-01 02:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35b4053e58c941e0959ec6f1d7bbe67ffd838414cc31fb0ec067447194128c7dBlock Operator
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