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 3977135 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979043 epoch_slot_no: 4643 block_no: 3976958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-04-01 23:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8239490e57a02403c39f148f446e06c317728a219f734e43d0d303391e91380Block Operator
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