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 3977991 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3979899 epoch_slot_no: 5499 block_no: 3977814 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12097 time: 2020-04-02 04:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb1737fb664d2c086bc85dd58135a376e10e9fd052a029451afd20bf36f4fe44Block Operator
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