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 3984381 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3986289 epoch_slot_no: 11889 block_no: 3984204 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4366 time: 2020-04-03 15:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a3642a3db22e5bfb1895e218d6bc53b71257237109e4d2be47b67e12f66cd0Block Operator
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