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 3985735 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3987643 epoch_slot_no: 13243 block_no: 3985558 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-04-03 23:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x137f2442e3dd26813ee9046b4a41cbbbc40be67dc0efc9dae7a66cc1a4fabb9bBlock Operator
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