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 3980952 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3982860 epoch_slot_no: 8460 block_no: 3980775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-02 20:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bab49b2a392ed0b307413380d24285a93362356b19296264b95757465b7b5feBlock Operator
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