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 3979934 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3981842 epoch_slot_no: 7442 block_no: 3979757 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-02 15:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376d1e096a01f6d6656b72683552be71e9f635467204b2149e2d7f8ab4dd1351Block Operator
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