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 3986462 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3988370 epoch_slot_no: 13970 block_no: 3986285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2497 time: 2020-04-04 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc012432c31986d4140276bd9a13041ebb87792bc95401f0c147a6eb9f3bfa3dBlock Operator
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