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 3975125 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977033 epoch_slot_no: 2633 block_no: 3974948 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7638 time: 2020-04-01 12:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61d92b1148bae447ac2a0c344768e73e406d031e6748c776e3b81f83f0266319Block Operator
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