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 3981368 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983276 epoch_slot_no: 8876 block_no: 3981191 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-02 23:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68f18a1ec77d75a3d5149bf4717df08eaf9a0bf5fc63f97f37fbc7d68d4f70edBlock Operator
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