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 3974933 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976841 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 3974756 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2300 time: 2020-04-01 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0712b8120470bd3917bbd6feaa7685a0ab1d03a1064735a83c515551b10d5e13Block Operator
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