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 3978146 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980054 epoch_slot_no: 5654 block_no: 3977969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5459 time: 2020-04-02 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78d21ba2ec077e52ec938a4b329f82897525419dfaf30da7257daa0c16d732caBlock Operator
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