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 3988963 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3990871 epoch_slot_no: 16471 block_no: 3988786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1984 time: 2020-04-04 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67b9fc2341087a5341304ad3cb50ceb8941ba4da140e7e19c3b5f83f248be01Block Operator
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