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 3982283 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984191 epoch_slot_no: 9791 block_no: 3982106 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4423 time: 2020-04-03 04:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac1201339088953edac0e492b3fd7a42d66af0be9ffdd25b67052ca363c396eBlock Operator
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