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 3977938 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3979846 epoch_slot_no: 5446 block_no: 3977761 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2127 time: 2020-04-02 04:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39cecdb6126eef2e93d712fb4b5d4351c95945453747bc4bb6a48b5bb586d061Block Operator
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