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 3986465 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988373 epoch_slot_no: 13973 block_no: 3986288 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4091 time: 2020-04-04 03:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa49006d83eece38fac1b9736b025e420c1e4a21e0b0d9fa8b4328d62138d87bdBlock Operator
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