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 3974701 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976609 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 3974524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1138 time: 2020-04-01 10:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e891c708dc92a910ae8f8aea335a1f14c2b602fef2975c0ec3432744cd5bc0Block Operator
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