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 3983488 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985396 epoch_slot_no: 10996 block_no: 3983311 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-03 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0598a50e9c77cd27222ca0fac45d338a582f4b0790aec673001240e2983f4061Block Operator
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