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 3974455 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976363 epoch_slot_no: 1963 block_no: 3974278 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2038 time: 2020-04-01 08:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e157ab740f3296e7da3d83aeb447238974cc1feda78eb96397e5d0802a74ad0Block Operator
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