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 3992058 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3993966 epoch_slot_no: 19566 block_no: 3991881 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1269 time: 2020-04-05 10:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe213e45466058420aa2be593aed20823bdb53f25fb032b9bf4a09ed60322d2dBlock Operator
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