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 3982723 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984631 epoch_slot_no: 10231 block_no: 3982546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2937 time: 2020-04-03 06:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a3569adbfe2dea29b068242b8fb98755360eade7d1130638e6776baa0aeea09Block Operator
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