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 3979686 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3981594 epoch_slot_no: 7194 block_no: 3979509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1866 time: 2020-04-02 13:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c13fd88bc791265196582b8bd60f7ef4e2bb134ed22a40beb845e69a272ea2Block Operator
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