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 3982580 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984488 epoch_slot_no: 10088 block_no: 3982403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4485 time: 2020-04-03 05:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad368b7b7c64c29fcee3e9c598f3c59586d9be47e05d7dae3d11950063f82f0Block Operator
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