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 3991744 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993652 epoch_slot_no: 19252 block_no: 3991567 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1170 time: 2020-04-05 08:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x234685a43c9413abfdbb4638b6b588b02e1674d596ef7eccd24a00dd6344ff46Block Operator
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