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 3983699 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985607 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 3983522 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-03 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958b6c2efae928e31296e91cd434e9cee6f6c9d651f5b5416a7ddba37cb2563aBlock Operator
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