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 3990655 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992563 epoch_slot_no: 18163 block_no: 3990478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1208 time: 2020-04-05 02:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74f963eb1845e76958ebd69fb35a7ad6ca1eae8b2527b72147d04347adcde7cBlock Operator
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