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 3991244 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993152 epoch_slot_no: 18752 block_no: 3991067 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-04-05 05:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff4dab60211916d5d040021c58c059339cdba9da3d92ff5031f3bbb98a3042c3Block Operator
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