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 3974231 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3976139 epoch_slot_no: 1739 block_no: 3974054 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3507 time: 2020-04-01 07:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19d201c69d5d8e1b12eb0549fd27a1e9e3449fc7dc4658cad86ee66747f7b464Block Operator
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