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 3976514 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978422 epoch_slot_no: 4022 block_no: 3976337 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-01 20:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x026ad200ef445bf516257c2f3da4c7e071665ac193615a46662d41641994e13dBlock Operator
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