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 3992237 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3994145 epoch_slot_no: 19745 block_no: 3992060 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-05 11:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd12a7e9187f6da850ddafbaae498fc3dce219cfebc5237fe7429bee9a4ff57Block Operator
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