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 3991905 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993813 epoch_slot_no: 19413 block_no: 3991728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1710 time: 2020-04-05 09:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x622aa7a34e3cb6a36a9c0aa0c640eacd0ade82a717d52c5c75ce1cdc833f004cBlock Operator
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