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 3975295 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977203 epoch_slot_no: 2803 block_no: 3975118 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2081 time: 2020-04-01 13:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4d6ee007111a467a71985129ea2a8189179f31e77d39c127eaa2295755f459Block Operator
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