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 3986282 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3988190 epoch_slot_no: 13790 block_no: 3986105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2020-04-04 02:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd270ebde0ba5eeeb92471e3e2cdf2d526fbafce81d5a1c573303aedab208fbe2Block Operator
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