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 3989314 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3991222 epoch_slot_no: 16822 block_no: 3989137 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1305 time: 2020-04-04 19:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b48de2dc33b8de163a07c43c640d93f29d4c2416529776d01924aadbfc31fe5Block Operator
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