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 3977604 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979512 epoch_slot_no: 5112 block_no: 3977427 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5451 time: 2020-04-02 02:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41595822868dd52d4582f26852b5ab8deb2a05994cb82a615667fe57495df2d2Block Operator
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