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 3975392 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3977300 epoch_slot_no: 2900 block_no: 3975215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2358 time: 2020-04-01 13:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb0aa48578a71af573e213057e955fabb6570cead166e3784f7151a6ca774efcBlock Operator
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