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 3978517 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980425 epoch_slot_no: 6025 block_no: 3978340 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-02 07:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe07791749cbc14197b3438d00cf8fca1a4a2fff974402ed277c6f90d3fa3b9a2Block Operator
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