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 3985490 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3987398 epoch_slot_no: 12998 block_no: 3985313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2035 time: 2020-04-03 21:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda0ee715bba753e7ba2c66958d7b8a878b379fb0cfe589c9afe4457fd0c8eedBlock Operator
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