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 3979046 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3980954 epoch_slot_no: 6554 block_no: 3978869 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5943 time: 2020-04-02 10:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54fa5b1ede36f96daa25731b11133d9c6c83ee9370b73ee8af8f83a5cc78a2b7Block Operator
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