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 3989995 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3991903 epoch_slot_no: 17503 block_no: 3989818 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-04 22:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa64e759098e0e198d5f2717259c41db86485cf6d747adda6b818a668f27a3ea4Block Operator
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