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 3989789 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3991697 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 3989612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2034 time: 2020-04-04 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x190718e33fc4247f7443bb3655f6a834d4af3a67866a1483e708ec0b09cc5e33Block Operator
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