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 3980552 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3982460 epoch_slot_no: 8060 block_no: 3980375 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2043 time: 2020-04-02 18:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44c6f780d2a351dbf2622bdb7c5c710cc93f7501b69da500296d6e90fd4ab3c6Block Operator
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