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 3979630 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981538 epoch_slot_no: 7138 block_no: 3979453 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-04-02 13:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5371141b11b32e56446f813eeab6de950b3863998890c06dd1e923ac2094bfd1Block Operator
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