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 3989324 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991232 epoch_slot_no: 16832 block_no: 3989147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-04 19:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f535ecf521f628f8275b2386ec7f918776e662253ce824d27eb755d45b99a6Block Operator
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