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 3978990 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980898 epoch_slot_no: 6498 block_no: 3978813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2911 time: 2020-04-02 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf606d78ef9b83e090ad4756cf1d9ec80a2501ba34c04b22cbe2008f3aecc4873Block Operator
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