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 3981874 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983782 epoch_slot_no: 9382 block_no: 3981697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-03 01:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5102414d0cb870a9aef829890ea767ae2fbe682dca70144416e76eac9b386e5dBlock Operator
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