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 3983715 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985623 epoch_slot_no: 11223 block_no: 3983538 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-03 12:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7590e5c9e0e4e2254df4352ffb493caafb5e0e5640b0025d2ac9fe7b2efcdba4Block Operator
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