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 3992764 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994672 epoch_slot_no: 20272 block_no: 3992587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-05 14:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74be5551439bbab3f7cf0f4543132b1d0bed1e8e1309bc379bd3bd71c72e2f00Block Operator
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