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 3975206 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3977114 epoch_slot_no: 2714 block_no: 3975029 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2566 time: 2020-04-01 12:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x270b245aaffdb21ce3e0e3afd8393f90ea8d4d657b88468a50cbfe7afd1a0d7aBlock Operator
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