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 3991409 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3993317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 3991232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5150 time: 2020-04-05 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a535714b5fb565a271397a8d2d2397f2d4ff9e8c62de55785bf6ca75f04b1f7Block Operator
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