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 3986406 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988314 epoch_slot_no: 13914 block_no: 3986229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4276 time: 2020-04-04 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb35ea31d113669bc09b99c2c01850174d5390e91c8b3b30a5b98ddbb70722a3Block Operator
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