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 3983167 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985075 epoch_slot_no: 10675 block_no: 3982990 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-03 09:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9cdd5634fd61461ae5c151ca4ae20e2c7c6668dbef08744bcf14a128ee91048Block Operator
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