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 3989487 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991395 epoch_slot_no: 16995 block_no: 3989310 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-04-04 20:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b9cf071a771074a586ab96c12bce2b493ccc9b5eb49ae96c12947850193893Block Operator
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