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 3986154 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988062 epoch_slot_no: 13662 block_no: 3985977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3397 time: 2020-04-04 01:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcae7554fb44aee876682d2adaeae89377a37d6e6cb1a7dad9a159d5e7975f7ffBlock Operator
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