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 3986549 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3988457 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3986372 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 10574 time: 2020-04-04 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7486d6397c42fd094ee8f4826aabb2777060c04e3e668e9cb5a275bea9137cddBlock Operator
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