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 3979102 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981010 epoch_slot_no: 6610 block_no: 3978925 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-02 10:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97cfe8a2797f77ca62ba0789dd8cd07b8cd7e0eb7cf8eda5593f6b8c9d90ca83Block Operator
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