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 3975404 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3977312 epoch_slot_no: 2912 block_no: 3975227 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-01 13:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c1f7df592b8011702919128a23863f21f3b06c9dc588d23e3cb3f2b80d8794eBlock Operator
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