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 3992509 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3994417 epoch_slot_no: 20017 block_no: 3992332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3784 time: 2020-04-05 12:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9379094d5f004cc2c4f6f9b1470884d550de267a014dee31e9ce45ad62a9ee4cBlock Operator
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