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 3977863 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979771 epoch_slot_no: 5371 block_no: 3977686 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1701 time: 2020-04-02 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb526d05ed22866d26154f726026eaa06f8a28c68f78cc96572041736e5bd27Block Operator
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