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 3982164 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984072 epoch_slot_no: 9672 block_no: 3981987 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-03 03:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71082bcbd7c95a14e558bc443368030b77df1a1d9535ea242b17e14c6c6e6b29Block Operator
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