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 3976589 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3978497 epoch_slot_no: 4097 block_no: 3976412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1886 time: 2020-04-01 20:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c96b8be1e79f7329d05c387c4339152554f5465ed4b7e5affc3b96df015fe18Block Operator
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