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 3991769 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3993677 epoch_slot_no: 19277 block_no: 3991592 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2599 time: 2020-04-05 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f92ddc864b294a7ada2bda6ff0396baa00b2438bbd4bade009dcef2d28c309dBlock Operator
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