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 3978480 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980388 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 3978303 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1166 time: 2020-04-02 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92cdfd989d97f4bdf9535ef96f5c6aa4405772b74dcd44a1d5b9e520edfc23dcBlock Operator
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