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 3976196 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978104 epoch_slot_no: 3704 block_no: 3976019 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1106 time: 2020-04-01 18:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54ffe4bc8b65f2c868ee42d2ebe405b2f342f90bb6c5d1ff04e88032a18f999dBlock Operator
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