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 3984188 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3986096 epoch_slot_no: 11696 block_no: 3984011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 876 time: 2020-04-03 14:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x060d4785a748b09394438603dfe967943c37fcfd0c5024d29846b2cf610b04c1Block Operator
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