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 3980495 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3982403 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 3980318 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1752 time: 2020-04-02 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x842726f7c240258a4d658c7ca5a05214d34cde322657603c19fa08f9e2f092ceBlock Operator
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