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 3989525 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991433 epoch_slot_no: 17033 block_no: 3989348 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-04-04 20:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d2fe02ad01db6a3989e5b32eea00016b106d22d219a0ecc3a66b7d5ac282ffBlock Operator
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