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 3975127 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3977035 epoch_slot_no: 2635 block_no: 3974950 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4061 time: 2020-04-01 12:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5edf170af67da0029eeeb2df404c25a4cd0427a34cfa5cda592483863a31ed5Block Operator
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