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 3982343 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984251 epoch_slot_no: 9851 block_no: 3982166 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-03 04:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f4e30dbecf51d02327b0b97a09141fc2943d45d9a5f5eb6a3df83827e055368Block Operator
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