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 3981807 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983715 epoch_slot_no: 9315 block_no: 3981630 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-04-03 01:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9056241eaab5ae36cde6d5a3c720f2919e405df4abcc1ebbdfacfcdbd6f74ef0Block Operator
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