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 3978122 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980030 epoch_slot_no: 5630 block_no: 3977945 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-02 05:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09c998d9a801eec1d188cd8a611a3bbfc3f951b1b2afbe5688e032b6222f5b82Block Operator
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