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 3988187 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3990095 epoch_slot_no: 15695 block_no: 3988010 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1631 time: 2020-04-04 12:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf1785a62b1fd34c6024e83599a4a6dc80d5a3659cef091c58eceafd386e9e2cBlock Operator
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