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 3976098 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978006 epoch_slot_no: 3606 block_no: 3975921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-01 17:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf89649208dcb37cf328e92ff43b976bb80538b5c771225436d2e97b3f4f6d4e3Block Operator
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