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 3985360 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3987268 epoch_slot_no: 12868 block_no: 3985183 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-03 21:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5d335564050e77953dc1648e52b1352f38d860c25ba056f98565528598302baBlock Operator
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