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 3976814 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3978722 epoch_slot_no: 4322 block_no: 3976637 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2198 time: 2020-04-01 21:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5ae629a5c6d7f836a38684351669df45a39c9daf3aa7f1b21b6639ab69f51b9Block Operator
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