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 3992489 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3994397 epoch_slot_no: 19997 block_no: 3992312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3328 time: 2020-04-05 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7317c878fc430ae9f212453ddd3794deca7c6db1273d5d6caf6fc9ffdc4a2447Block Operator
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