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 3977549 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3979457 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 3977372 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4614 time: 2020-04-02 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd40f4dd7d80ab4dd550d0102238bc4623cb0854f652f71b5145fbf881430f76eBlock Operator
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