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 3986305 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988213 epoch_slot_no: 13813 block_no: 3986128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-04 02:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27720fec2b4fdafcd28b8b4efd0d83063a377c6d93ac03d8b16660a00bc3bb95Block Operator
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