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 3991950 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3993858 epoch_slot_no: 19458 block_no: 3991773 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2792 time: 2020-04-05 09:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb1c97434615b425a6834ea55876a7c434cb8c8cc2c49a7c572714c88869a340Block Operator
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