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 3977086 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3978994 epoch_slot_no: 4594 block_no: 3976909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3295 time: 2020-04-01 23:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394bb3c9ad426f70bb0ed2d9b0bcb00e08b28aeaadc4d397f6d5333064d2f394Block Operator
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