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 3977893 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979801 epoch_slot_no: 5401 block_no: 3977716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1334 time: 2020-04-02 03:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f1265728e3df6c0fb5a1a7619f9e3dacf7a9917f4d3b83d557b5f1a6b837018Block Operator
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