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 3981914 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983822 epoch_slot_no: 9422 block_no: 3981737 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2020-04-03 02:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9af7471ce0a9f7fa6812cc9e4a50508f16c0dab5958a5c37332c3c0003052722Block Operator
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