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 3987638 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3989546 epoch_slot_no: 15146 block_no: 3987461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-04-04 09:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867b515f3fb114d96cace48824f1647708cdb0d057dac81b885b88b765ca5eceBlock Operator
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