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 3984071 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985979 epoch_slot_no: 11579 block_no: 3983894 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3315 time: 2020-04-03 14:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14fa71ff172137f77e763d598375448458d675bac4d28bcd0af58797e562e8b5Block Operator
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