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 3985210 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3987118 epoch_slot_no: 12718 block_no: 3985033 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-03 20:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa565af80bc99422eeab4472261d5fed95213b54ace78f7e2e5a39ad5003becd1Block Operator
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