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 3979001 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3980909 epoch_slot_no: 6509 block_no: 3978824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-02 09:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948279ab081328ae32667e5849a099bd24d305bfc778a2a519cfa48092ed1b56Block Operator
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