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 3985649 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3987557 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 3985472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4421 time: 2020-04-03 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x916c0fd8f8998fb6bd64785f15cee597cd01e682ebd6c29c27aa3b58cd033c0cBlock Operator
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