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 3977567 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979475 epoch_slot_no: 5075 block_no: 3977390 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6360 time: 2020-04-02 01:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74b2c0c0510a6b8ef6b10af9a77ec1b974006c70eeeff5d094cb5011d7452b0dBlock Operator
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