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 3990887 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3992795 epoch_slot_no: 18395 block_no: 3990710 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2006 time: 2020-04-05 03:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbad466e56cee3bde0cc035d7e808ac685f6822dfe573f087ec5e4832db7cf510Block Operator
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