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 3979217 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3981125 epoch_slot_no: 6725 block_no: 3979040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2165 time: 2020-04-02 11:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab1894ac7701f4099aa767ef651985d6a167e55452682da71405fa1d6c72e08Block Operator
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