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 3987090 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3988998 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 3986913 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11093 time: 2020-04-04 06:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07150cb209ade3e34d4c6fe102fd1b7c829e83c9102d91ec7848d367742cf5abBlock Operator
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