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 3977295 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979203 epoch_slot_no: 4803 block_no: 3977118 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-04-02 00:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49100ef86dde23ffbfdebe6be4c5b88e27600d2593c39b088c52b7247e9db69Block Operator
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