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 3974447 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3976355 epoch_slot_no: 1955 block_no: 3974270 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2543 time: 2020-04-01 08:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x580ac0c2c85c5f5285567f999ca58ee2cf989a4d9a3f0371be3a4dca8b614681Block Operator
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