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 3977981 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3979889 epoch_slot_no: 5489 block_no: 3977804 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-02 04:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdead3c20685d570ba106951f881a219680b2359ca6df2eab8015456b94731633Block Operator
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