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 3989437 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991345 epoch_slot_no: 16945 block_no: 3989260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2207 time: 2020-04-04 19:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78b76b1c9fbf0a6c30ad8992c32d9c877953c41676c254ff7d6372708db0de89Block Operator
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