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 3991155 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993063 epoch_slot_no: 18663 block_no: 3990978 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1656 time: 2020-04-05 05:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b534917f19f8b4670f6fe360035b501f4bdbd524c21378aba550014d0932a5Block Operator
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