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 3977177 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979085 epoch_slot_no: 4685 block_no: 3977000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-01 23:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae2bf00f7a7c53b8ad434a7638d8af278ba8a97a4490e811a13f68ccbdfe01f6Block Operator
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