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 3975020 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3976928 epoch_slot_no: 2528 block_no: 3974843 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1130 time: 2020-04-01 11:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02357dcd843705f7c37272fe7a6e5094726847a6e7ed3357e7b0c3fc18b844c6Block Operator
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