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 3979055 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3980963 epoch_slot_no: 6563 block_no: 3978878 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5374 time: 2020-04-02 10:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5cada993236b471eb7d41470d71d7fcd9c66d4b7fb49d48b4265fd0b437d165Block Operator
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