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 3975545 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977453 epoch_slot_no: 3053 block_no: 3975368 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-01 14:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2923ac7d18741b4bde28642eca9a6cd9fc1ec6ff4b7d49a6c2411dedb8331dc5Block Operator
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