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 3986072 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3987980 epoch_slot_no: 13580 block_no: 3985895 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4099 time: 2020-04-04 01:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c859937a07901ef5177cc2bdf71a64c7cee22f1fd30c918e4936b1574f9a63aBlock Operator
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