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 3976415 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978323 epoch_slot_no: 3923 block_no: 3976238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-01 19:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacfb58f42af4998b9510bbab825b44581590950f0a920433c20b51809b88cdedBlock Operator
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