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 3975694 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977602 epoch_slot_no: 3202 block_no: 3975517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-04-01 15:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c8262a08b337fd3a60f575a792293a66c72ecb1cb481563bdbffb1e5e23f614Block Operator
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