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 3976649 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3978557 epoch_slot_no: 4157 block_no: 3976472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1276 time: 2020-04-01 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2047faff3947f308c02fa98f261d9d3d1636d9b6c8dd25255c0b67e4b3fec39dBlock Operator
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