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 3977968 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3979876 epoch_slot_no: 5476 block_no: 3977791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 17609 time: 2020-04-02 04:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999c04dcd2bf59e153c9fb0ccfc975a19715e31b0c6fbc5e74f10b7a78c41d75Block Operator
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