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 3978538 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980446 epoch_slot_no: 6046 block_no: 3978361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-02 07:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67ab252c15f1a84ad5915229344e84aa26961e6871226a15120879bd2e3d15c8Block Operator
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