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 3991205 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3993113 epoch_slot_no: 18713 block_no: 3991028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1447 time: 2020-04-05 05:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05d9feb0ba9235685584b27a66a07bad281dc75c3a14159d4416d2445bcbe602Block Operator
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