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 3990590 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992498 epoch_slot_no: 18098 block_no: 3990413 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-05 02:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28aa3c3a6125827ef2f98c7683595f3cacf896e4f5f3683f30bb57cbc25d5695Block Operator
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