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 3988470 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3990378 epoch_slot_no: 15978 block_no: 3988293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-04 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeff93fb9558bdcc55d4127f01ad07ca0ec5b984cf4126adf9d698490f207f26eBlock Operator
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