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 3978950 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980858 epoch_slot_no: 6458 block_no: 3978773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3179 time: 2020-04-02 09:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c081dcb9d68749daa8840a5665a09650947a4e23beed29ff8beef3766f7cbbBlock Operator
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