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 3982015 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3983923 epoch_slot_no: 9523 block_no: 3981838 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4124 time: 2020-04-03 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aee451fa6b38b824e8899d2765b6639a0c0ad902669809b0c88444ac6495e86Block Operator
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