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 3990682 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992590 epoch_slot_no: 18190 block_no: 3990505 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1696 time: 2020-04-05 02:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x458d401f237b853a3a95d7d8de15cd3581d548f81e8cf731af65632bc9594a7aBlock Operator
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