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 3984570 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3986478 epoch_slot_no: 12078 block_no: 3984393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2020-04-03 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c961493aab4b56d76a4c55e84aa59d863b1425cec8c34b8372e6533c8edacedBlock Operator
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