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 3978791 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980699 epoch_slot_no: 6299 block_no: 3978614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-02 08:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bae7572670f16e67cb8a4b85d0b102ad64c98bfdda405325d5c6d67d96c88a6Block Operator
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