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 3974205 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976113 epoch_slot_no: 1713 block_no: 3974028 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2670 time: 2020-04-01 07:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2543d17b0ddffde59b07fa2abb4fc4b605bedf2427e38a7ea64d46bca11aea2eBlock Operator
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