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 3978912 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980820 epoch_slot_no: 6420 block_no: 3978735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1467 time: 2020-04-02 09:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03a6aae9e8eb9288bdf2a7e4247cefd526f3685c1721ce0ac3928ed0e8b2f710Block Operator
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