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 3977954 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3979862 epoch_slot_no: 5462 block_no: 3977777 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 9320 time: 2020-04-02 04:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x885af86b7542d3ed2079cf5c25619735323b14585e19b93f8d681038f5f592edBlock Operator
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