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 3982913 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3984821 epoch_slot_no: 10421 block_no: 3982736 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2752 time: 2020-04-03 07:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28e3981449fac4def77cd3196c8dbe6682661749bc0744305a63838a7853a6fBlock Operator
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