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 3990330 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992238 epoch_slot_no: 17838 block_no: 3990153 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-05 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa5efd9c56b6951fa1ad1102e6d4bb22f7f29716bb7914a2ca5d2f9517f80c4Block Operator
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