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 3990719 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3992627 epoch_slot_no: 18227 block_no: 3990542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5867 time: 2020-04-05 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bae304ec38e68d8b50b2e911ae6606e053bacc37a5e7b637d6a08352fe7adbbBlock Operator
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