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 3975459 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977367 epoch_slot_no: 2967 block_no: 3975282 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-01 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51e8d1840b6003ed88c3a60b01a3124349ee7247e55a439ba50ad3ba089c50ddBlock Operator
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