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 3988964 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3990872 epoch_slot_no: 16472 block_no: 3988787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1804 time: 2020-04-04 17:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc872d8a905a285bdd8d59a8407bd93ac8ec4f7b74f2d8564c5f07c18f1b46305Block Operator
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