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 3986522 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988430 epoch_slot_no: 14030 block_no: 3986345 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4124 time: 2020-04-04 03:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b142f53adf0457a8adb9bdd06dc2788ffa0c8cf248bbe78a3ba813eebf93ae0Block Operator
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