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 3980468 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3982376 epoch_slot_no: 7976 block_no: 3980291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3131 time: 2020-04-02 18:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaed0c5cc865135cb93b64cce6a5a0ee6d90310f358a0af0c954dac4d683e8b9bBlock Operator
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