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 3992523 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3994431 epoch_slot_no: 20031 block_no: 3992346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2750 time: 2020-04-05 13:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4acdda9b97d83be5d88f2bbd0315f9509a0bab8ebd62b20c42618b619ee948Block Operator
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