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 3991101 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993009 epoch_slot_no: 18609 block_no: 3990924 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4124 time: 2020-04-05 05:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e5e8d77dc24d108b08afbb3b9316b9482012255612b24e67000dca1c7c7dcc5Block Operator
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