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 3992408 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3994316 epoch_slot_no: 19916 block_no: 3992231 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-05 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c9405760c2f52a866ba65305e65f07327fb4010e7de1967f42677c54521acc7Block Operator
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