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 3975029 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3976937 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 3974852 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4342 time: 2020-04-01 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aef83ffefca785877da9278e7240f75f960ddf68ee42aac2161b55a1bf236faBlock Operator
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