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 3976066 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3977974 epoch_slot_no: 3574 block_no: 3975889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-01 17:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf02c7c4ea4d3492963f58877433886d05c2ab69b9b5585ed729ac1fbfe7923aBlock Operator
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