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 3982620 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984528 epoch_slot_no: 10128 block_no: 3982443 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7149 time: 2020-04-03 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x037f2da4947f9c51651248b4347afaf6904e2cdd833da4fd3de8b45aa3705b3bBlock Operator
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