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 3990180 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992088 epoch_slot_no: 17688 block_no: 3990003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1537 time: 2020-04-05 00:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3377ca6ba81cf3cd020280499731e23edaa940070112fc93c1d2197e7327782fBlock Operator
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