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 3977593 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979501 epoch_slot_no: 5101 block_no: 3977416 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-02 02:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60a1be6ccfdacf8784dd23fdc36648e62e187a0da14747076518dc057ec1b295Block Operator
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