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 3974735 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976643 epoch_slot_no: 2243 block_no: 3974558 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1238 time: 2020-04-01 10:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51381621d4267701955aa60f7b01632e0f33f85678c7b0802704a7fa91a2af39Block Operator
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