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 3984852 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3986760 epoch_slot_no: 12360 block_no: 3984675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2591 time: 2020-04-03 18:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24d2d94cbc158955b795b14450b5d5f0e73f16160294d2d3045878e56dad7b1eBlock Operator
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