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 3981838 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3983746 epoch_slot_no: 9346 block_no: 3981661 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8774 time: 2020-04-03 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x439d4120abf119cacf6925f20beb5c10d88e81f633489f94c9ade87b77ca35a8Block Operator
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