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 3990405 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992313 epoch_slot_no: 17913 block_no: 3990228 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4493 time: 2020-04-05 01:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe90576dd56e62ebe566b5c7abf8d11ccf4e9c2063c5d61efa6b9e81696b9ae22Block Operator
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