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 3983949 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3985857 epoch_slot_no: 11457 block_no: 3983772 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1997 time: 2020-04-03 13:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16747825520fab69f176bdb79dfad4e410efd7d47388a5f5f37d624e3670e0e5Block Operator
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