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 3977166 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979074 epoch_slot_no: 4674 block_no: 3976989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4456 time: 2020-04-01 23:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2cdc5532a867a53f1437aeb378480e50d299ce0366c7c545e2f57aa8fb3c41Block Operator
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