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 3976430 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978338 epoch_slot_no: 3938 block_no: 3976253 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3011 time: 2020-04-01 19:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2078805b2337405ef770ac50d3352c9a6657668ce3a48b9c3a80b2684d633fb9Block Operator
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