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 3979889 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3981797 epoch_slot_no: 7397 block_no: 3979712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4045 time: 2020-04-02 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cf8cae9621892403a28f6299f5b19b0c70b74782b9bf07e35f9b16cbb497cebBlock Operator
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