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 3987075 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3988983 epoch_slot_no: 14583 block_no: 3986898 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-04 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf779ef4177da9367995d5f25fc1517d14761b345b3473fe2a8e5ad5f215fd181Block Operator
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