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 3988734 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3990642 epoch_slot_no: 16242 block_no: 3988557 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1282 time: 2020-04-04 15:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56a8e60d042a651717a20f36457349a9b2ccf0da7c175b043e9792e0c42e86a4Block Operator
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