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 3976686 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3978594 epoch_slot_no: 4194 block_no: 3976509 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2136 time: 2020-04-01 21:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2374cc38643f4d60df36e2d372a34ad924b0d6b860faf0322b849a2a1111902aBlock Operator
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