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 3982384 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984292 epoch_slot_no: 9892 block_no: 3982207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4132 time: 2020-04-03 04:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cda6f03b33d6116fd10e11cf51facb317b6af0ca8395dddb1d41da870ae90eeBlock Operator
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