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 3991610 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993518 epoch_slot_no: 19118 block_no: 3991433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-05 07:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab9f327f404077e52dc4505f0f8a232c002db5fa4338433ce58390c2fb9504fBlock Operator
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