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 3984091 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3985999 epoch_slot_no: 11599 block_no: 3983914 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-03 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e3738681cd93ff1c511a4c614d81c7550de265182b7efa87007b481e872de02Block Operator
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