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 3975659 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3977567 epoch_slot_no: 3167 block_no: 3975482 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2020-04-01 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ee17282097d505ebfcd035f6f3d4e40594acf3317fa93d0df5e9ce389ceb54dBlock Operator
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