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 3973593 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3975501 epoch_slot_no: 1101 block_no: 3973416 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3081 time: 2020-04-01 03:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a74bc6d235f3841307b3c942f754acc062425109b6967500effdab59fa45a9bBlock Operator
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