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 3975533 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3977441 epoch_slot_no: 3041 block_no: 3975356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-01 14:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe2436117befcfdb069f4a308cc5c09a8a5a4325b7e070956d2fb0accdb41c20Block Operator
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