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 3979345 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981253 epoch_slot_no: 6853 block_no: 3979168 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-04-02 11:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03233252df34626baf8392ec118fb92844f6d34d115f0b4cfa048036e8a2caa6Block Operator
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