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 3974849 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3976757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3974672 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3304 time: 2020-04-01 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47a0da4d5e0e6617bcb63149c2a7b30601d96ddb4880a2480a0f75558860357bBlock Operator
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