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 3983025 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3984933 epoch_slot_no: 10533 block_no: 3982848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-03 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x400f59394bae748015d4802ac6d3c5f76705b3e27ec1f3095f403fc95e5259c5Block Operator
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