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 3982372 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984280 epoch_slot_no: 9880 block_no: 3982195 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-03 04:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x088a12dcac4e0ad745b0b72f88a91ab43087d321f31f4577cd4bcab6ce2cc3c5Block Operator
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