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 3978014 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3979922 epoch_slot_no: 5522 block_no: 3977837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2011 time: 2020-04-02 04:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb36bbc89a40fb4f0b03c66926783da1d9e3d4397b93b181058f3e5371af6bbaBlock Operator
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