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 3987212 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3989120 epoch_slot_no: 14720 block_no: 3987035 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1686 time: 2020-04-04 07:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dbade530c79aead91a3efc11e4a85a14195a5616757508fcc0a8c15478dbde0Block Operator
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