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 3994190 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3996098 epoch_slot_no: 98 block_no: 3994013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 986 time: 2020-04-05 22:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0f495d72d1d1385910e7dae2bdf63d64059d55bd155533450bad39f6e2e10dBlock Operator
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