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 3980534 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3982442 epoch_slot_no: 8042 block_no: 3980357 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7125 time: 2020-04-02 18:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a139df88fd37a5f2f6d97b7c06ef0376c2847dd4b4223bfb485865ef2c8e5eBlock Operator
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