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 3986470 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988378 epoch_slot_no: 13978 block_no: 3986293 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1353 time: 2020-04-04 03:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07e9aafa6468ffa8595bf9d9de5906530c23bd4af3327a14ccbacf092633e83cBlock Operator
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