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 3980177 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3982085 epoch_slot_no: 7685 block_no: 3980000 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1591 time: 2020-04-02 16:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed5d1b62c4a2c38b72d78d76c2d68fdc375b2a942b52e52c9230cab89187ee9cBlock Operator
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