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 3973975 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3975883 epoch_slot_no: 1483 block_no: 3973798 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-01 05:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb40ea17133b9e6b54d0b31b4a126f827bb89031100650c77f63c1365fd5985dfBlock Operator
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