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 3977875 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979783 epoch_slot_no: 5383 block_no: 3977698 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1175 time: 2020-04-02 03:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x913717b9bcd69c22698fd376b93e9e338bcad9789fe6f97359c0031ae0199cd8Block Operator
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