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 3974440 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976348 epoch_slot_no: 1948 block_no: 3974263 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2568 time: 2020-04-01 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8143e20e68dccbb8b3f037f3ca17ba2b96ebf54f489f2f26cf37c3eb944c19Block Operator
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