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 3982180 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984088 epoch_slot_no: 9688 block_no: 3982003 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5204 time: 2020-04-03 03:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbe03c92cfabc623a6f8ba3efc26928ab2af3176db40b3ff1ff28a0d355a02b1Block Operator
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