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 3978826 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3980734 epoch_slot_no: 6334 block_no: 3978649 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1698 time: 2020-04-02 08:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa36d7562183457acf58b94f26bb749f58a33f6f4bd222c1a693ce3d941f9f8aaBlock Operator
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