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 3981196 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983104 epoch_slot_no: 8704 block_no: 3981019 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-02 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2b8ca576dabdc005f34c73a023e7372229a0daae64bbf704ec7f25bc0850568Block Operator
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