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 3978306 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980214 epoch_slot_no: 5814 block_no: 3978129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-02 06:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x136c724829dfab445daae9812db2766eb8597ef3119cbda07665c5100c2d9fd3Block Operator
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