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 3981797 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3983705 epoch_slot_no: 9305 block_no: 3981620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2520 time: 2020-04-03 01:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70fdc62d042796c300bbfb6d9a6634894fa372a6c5400fa817bcd58b9933b7a9Block Operator
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