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 3979655 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3981563 epoch_slot_no: 7163 block_no: 3979478 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-02 13:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x733dc13d8bcd3b0a10910ff89e8033bb543adf9dc4cc7baf6db0d089ee3bdb50Block Operator
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