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 3978041 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979949 epoch_slot_no: 5549 block_no: 3977864 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-02 04:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0d1a28d8ab4c1f561ea70fc23a8821294280e867e29c8b8ceb2ac72a9034bbfBlock Operator
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