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 3978535 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980443 epoch_slot_no: 6043 block_no: 3978358 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2025 time: 2020-04-02 07:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f763b064aaa70f7e4b139920206f4b99065c99066c2a8a995e618e16ff239fBlock Operator
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