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 3986486 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988394 epoch_slot_no: 13994 block_no: 3986309 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-04 03:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dd19a0bd2abed47adb9a9d20ed3a650963a8d8766f8b5ae8ab894b50e32708fBlock Operator
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