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 3974789 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3976697 epoch_slot_no: 2297 block_no: 3974612 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2799 time: 2020-04-01 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6fd064aff95068b0a22a373d08c9f5297f0505cd007430ff18bc595382df288Block Operator
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