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 3991867 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3993775 epoch_slot_no: 19375 block_no: 3991690 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2761 time: 2020-04-05 09:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc46890ead1ade4a3094f18e1df5e8279f29167f1adb78b25301aea2c78fcf8ccBlock Operator
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