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 3989783 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991691 epoch_slot_no: 17291 block_no: 3989606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-04 21:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb076ffe4dfd2be1a7dfca7768bc982b6d83241c624337b9a8da9e28318d702b5Block Operator
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