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 3983324 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985232 epoch_slot_no: 10832 block_no: 3983147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-03 09:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe49e5f04814a0352634b92621e4ed70a2ad6b3f2dd37d283ba707dc64fdc4a0bBlock Operator
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