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 3981252 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983160 epoch_slot_no: 8760 block_no: 3981075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-02 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eef75ccc756430e1837fe33edf1c2d2f474a18aa59d5c5a6e384f9e1d3670eaBlock Operator
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