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 3989027 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3990935 epoch_slot_no: 16535 block_no: 3988850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-04 17:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7e12e32004b26b933334b0cc326e8fc2d347e9e8e7f76fa27aa9a79b18bd366Block Operator
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