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 3988751 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3990659 epoch_slot_no: 16259 block_no: 3988574 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2881 time: 2020-04-04 16:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28fa1b89c15b09c16049cf029b4c79bad574f5e4c74afc20a5d3d7e5fa0d8c33Block Operator
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