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 3980327 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3982235 epoch_slot_no: 7835 block_no: 3980150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-02 17:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd61bf80469e2f533f128e9819a0f62832e75e7dd328ebc88ff7b9cd18d50d01aBlock Operator
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