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 3990457 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992365 epoch_slot_no: 17965 block_no: 3990280 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2023 time: 2020-04-05 01:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072df49e80efd7796a74e10a83748d7eb23f0a40ae8532a244e264bf567fb3d8Block Operator
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