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 3990504 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992412 epoch_slot_no: 18012 block_no: 3990327 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2670 time: 2020-04-05 01:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761de320645fbf148731a8b87739493088a4bed96f4f80a4b7b761cc2c6ad2a5Block Operator
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