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 3984444 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3986352 epoch_slot_no: 11952 block_no: 3984267 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-03 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7cfab7fe98f347c7e739b69dfe0143b598bf231a19d605361b4d27a0f6b0aa1Block Operator
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