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 3988350 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3990258 epoch_slot_no: 15858 block_no: 3988173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1533 time: 2020-04-04 13:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3cdb3ff1b2f6f1c47dfae8c3d2f380334be8f9b7c867c38e58818e0f403866Block Operator
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