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 3980078 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3981986 epoch_slot_no: 7586 block_no: 3979901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2152 time: 2020-04-02 15:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b08bbc3c6376cc40a736c7a5dc7772e4d5367764e502e1baeb7a84ff6dae2eBlock Operator
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