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 3988360 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3990268 epoch_slot_no: 15868 block_no: 3988183 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1779 time: 2020-04-04 13:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701abfd9ad37453c9f473be8ca0d67bda7fe12498ea645fbc7451c36471e5edeBlock Operator
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