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 3984619 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3986527 epoch_slot_no: 12127 block_no: 3984442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-03 17:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7d37e394a77c347635c45b5e3d73cfc4418cb5748b312a8f3f7e358412419e1Block Operator
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