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 3990487 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992395 epoch_slot_no: 17995 block_no: 3990310 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-05 01:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0bd62d435d85f7cc05d96b801b876bcd59012759e65c67f0b96c55d94c5e6dBlock Operator
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