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 3976679 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978587 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 3976502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-01 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf54433c461aec9f5c100469e89922a6c8189920dccfe7867063f5d4056d02f1dBlock Operator
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