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 3978865 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3980773 epoch_slot_no: 6373 block_no: 3978688 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1450 time: 2020-04-02 09:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb177554625960123f59d9c14e96e7ef940a78130b74c2b882e931d4e95c9a87eBlock Operator
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