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 3980293 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3982201 epoch_slot_no: 7801 block_no: 3980116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2337 time: 2020-04-02 17:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf8cde2c77199feb84fdc0b271c355df01771d754ea60d1ec4229b48ffda026bBlock Operator
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