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 3976832 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3978740 epoch_slot_no: 4340 block_no: 3976655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-01 21:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x382884ede81fedc3da1ea2075e9d501aac375a239daf3ed2f072d1ca7d4c4752Block Operator
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