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 3981893 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983801 epoch_slot_no: 9401 block_no: 3981716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8500 time: 2020-04-03 01:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9984ea6374124a890dc875c6cf1cee5d4a6096a7723afabd8b44c17b139a4656Block Operator
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