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 3978765 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980673 epoch_slot_no: 6273 block_no: 3978588 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-02 08:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe38cd8fe4d7e09a8850d167b3c0ffc49f08a5a6b45459db1c3a43e5ee3412ff8Block Operator
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