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 3992278 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994186 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 3992101 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-04-05 11:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3020991e0f2b96697c7fdf393d1440403b0a726a48a5a94875c71a6ddd19a5Block Operator
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