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 3975356 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3977264 epoch_slot_no: 2864 block_no: 3975179 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2759 time: 2020-04-01 13:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe09fecc6261be9afcf12df9269b56b2c6d515e5d8f29148333509156607cf267Block Operator
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