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 3976431 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3978339 epoch_slot_no: 3939 block_no: 3976254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2529 time: 2020-04-01 19:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10491a2efd74dfec8e06721db1c352c3cb6bae536723cc028844964cac28650aBlock Operator
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