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 3992341 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3994249 epoch_slot_no: 19849 block_no: 3992164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2709 time: 2020-04-05 12:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e7cdd593cb5efcf0fbb7644d84e2fe44b3ab0f1eb6bd60cb333983fe65f0871Block Operator
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