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 3978809 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3980717 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 3978632 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3332 time: 2020-04-02 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c241580bba2a21dfa6bf1507091c811b397b687f515a23585ba81742887abfBlock Operator
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