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 3979242 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981150 epoch_slot_no: 6750 block_no: 3979065 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-02 11:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0840fdf700f03ba9ac3c58fc9060f3861c94131f3cc95852f54219fcde96f46aBlock Operator
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