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 3976606 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978514 epoch_slot_no: 4114 block_no: 3976429 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2042 time: 2020-04-01 20:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7432e0f6833180591c753ff7a21dd7fdf91304c5ab3c73e8b7ae8b800a724edcBlock Operator
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