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 3975389 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3977297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3975212 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4366 time: 2020-04-01 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55de89cca60831fca356316cf02dac90ba1922172442a9afb0238d5231edabd2Block Operator
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