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 3982107 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984015 epoch_slot_no: 9615 block_no: 3981930 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4419 time: 2020-04-03 03:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x435fda3bae1805cddf90f60b4b8b5e5b95607154111c8069525d6ba4b54e1e6bBlock Operator
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