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 3975905 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3977813 epoch_slot_no: 3413 block_no: 3975728 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-04-01 16:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb7ca64f9aa02de17fe85dd6e16960d82be282f033542662316272f16881319Block Operator
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