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 3977309 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979217 epoch_slot_no: 4817 block_no: 3977132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-02 00:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa611fd1dba821fd51470195b936cf821a30b2b93df1624079cddadc4f96f5773Block Operator
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