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 3977640 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3979548 epoch_slot_no: 5148 block_no: 3977463 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7523 time: 2020-04-02 02:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72a225c6fd94d1b15be28c349397e548980a7172bd228ee3c0da4c456c70bef9Block Operator
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