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 3987839 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3989747 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 3987662 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2030 time: 2020-04-04 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7355cd354f180ec85990205e6eb993a86db8b84e1ef1b459d40894b59dae7d9dBlock Operator
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