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 3992656 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994564 epoch_slot_no: 20164 block_no: 3992479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2020-04-05 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb125960341ba2a511b7ca6a33d9eca4f1e2fc639843b4a5f640bd36a93d96066Block Operator
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