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 3975529 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977437 epoch_slot_no: 3037 block_no: 3975352 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1505 time: 2020-04-01 14:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9f3ca79a4699013fd47bdc0196768f696b10a38c4c8800a0ed9e5ed1e91afeBlock Operator
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