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 3977622 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979530 epoch_slot_no: 5130 block_no: 3977445 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6016 time: 2020-04-02 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe555e8b41676b8f00a55d93019d28bd9ba97800ac8b42df9d6b71f64ada19645Block Operator
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