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 3987457 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3989365 epoch_slot_no: 14965 block_no: 3987280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-04 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6a1871f6b351c26e08aaadbc474e8bb0f3a0deb47b06356c3788724ac1f8eaBlock Operator
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