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 3986861 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988769 epoch_slot_no: 14369 block_no: 3986684 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-04 05:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42345bb373eb4fd6a65fd2974e5cc88902835d10b951adbc2510521ad640c29Block Operator
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