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 3979841 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981749 epoch_slot_no: 7349 block_no: 3979664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-04-02 14:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd034b2422e9d3d0f5a0922c55d8b68332f7ceded2f65a77c44c7d750f09f265aBlock Operator
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