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 3980045 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3981953 epoch_slot_no: 7553 block_no: 3979868 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1895 time: 2020-04-02 15:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x807dfd103cd83afc3599cbeb59ee3d7d4a27f2f687577e4d6b2f96f59b13504dBlock Operator
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