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 3986790 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988698 epoch_slot_no: 14298 block_no: 3986613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1007 time: 2020-04-04 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d1bf05ca498853ab1e2fb5f98167b03378762d52029a7c84b066675356e3878Block Operator
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