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 3990343 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992251 epoch_slot_no: 17851 block_no: 3990166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2020-04-05 00:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494dbb23d14e4f4e8e334b0d6485b01fd79a980d5063e8b5cf01aabb33190fb9Block Operator
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