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 3978467 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980375 epoch_slot_no: 5975 block_no: 3978290 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8595 time: 2020-04-02 06:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd146a32db2b95e6d0384a968842fd15c3ed7f3a22a47151ea75cbe17d75eecBlock Operator
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