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 3990468 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992376 epoch_slot_no: 17976 block_no: 3990291 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4066 time: 2020-04-05 01:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf34e759a56f9b3bfa24da1f2247db1a97ab5eba3d7086a0bd632e3a2303625Block Operator
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