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 3986501 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988409 epoch_slot_no: 14009 block_no: 3986324 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4095 time: 2020-04-04 03:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee9304cdc038317463fe5c5e634e24f990c3e89fca8b26c62a4c515ea4dc060Block Operator
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