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 3990734 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3992642 epoch_slot_no: 18242 block_no: 3990557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1991 time: 2020-04-05 03:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6783ac3e111ffa30fa10eb69c723b375da39c8208e54e46a6d3260f7fb3e889aBlock Operator
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