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 3977624 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979532 epoch_slot_no: 5132 block_no: 3977447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2046 time: 2020-04-02 02:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfedca934e378684b2bc9998df3bfd6ca86b934fd458d54021b86c9708d5717a3Block Operator
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