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 3982118 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984026 epoch_slot_no: 9626 block_no: 3981941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-03 03:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30848dc37e45c80792cab854b688f94007c9e4fee3849a3883f0b9be66a54514Block Operator
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