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 3991392 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993300 epoch_slot_no: 18900 block_no: 3991215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1274 time: 2020-04-05 06:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe5df8e6975d59b3d300945b3d644381efb47dc66a1e625b97b64a86e13e6c3aBlock Operator
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