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 3991547 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3993455 epoch_slot_no: 19055 block_no: 3991370 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4610 time: 2020-04-05 07:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf35ac58ab55beb15f71e21e54bb0e02d6e4c0f2f7a0e6ca3de4927cbef457eabBlock Operator
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