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 3986853 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988761 epoch_slot_no: 14361 block_no: 3986676 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-04 05:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc915e55e5f6a8901d1ec923f164d877e7347e1f777d23d3d187838235ba99d6dBlock Operator
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