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 3992667 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994575 epoch_slot_no: 20175 block_no: 3992490 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1697 time: 2020-04-05 13:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56b5187a5a6f386b98501b13566c8136e43cb56e6da97a98bd921f91f9ec5decBlock Operator
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