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 3982326 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984234 epoch_slot_no: 9834 block_no: 3982149 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4132 time: 2020-04-03 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd469249508a9a564eb3df3790236a85f5cff8d3ec18be3f505b6c956e907c13Block Operator
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