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 3982304 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984212 epoch_slot_no: 9812 block_no: 3982127 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-03 04:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e223f6a0159c8f52a87e922587f90a331f36c54d7a7329d55b63d2d6868242Block Operator
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