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 3982791 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984699 epoch_slot_no: 10299 block_no: 3982614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-04-03 06:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ae03023cc1c6f69cbec786d93e880ea14eba4f523870251d5e3a3d38602ac98Block Operator
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