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 3991220 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993128 epoch_slot_no: 18728 block_no: 3991043 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1448 time: 2020-04-05 05:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6da0e00d22e9a0ac066be1cbe8da455477106b1b550fa3f5457049c470c8cef5Block Operator
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