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 3974303 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3976211 epoch_slot_no: 1811 block_no: 3974126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1660 time: 2020-04-01 07:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x611f4c28ef2f0afaa8cc3ce11074078a3e1d8be0932a13b51c2c7d85f45c0e8cBlock Operator
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