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 3992875 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994783 epoch_slot_no: 20383 block_no: 3992698 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-04-05 14:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa28f6b49930e9eb6e226227eb3cf42a3a82cb932ab061a21deefba3d4ef7b7deBlock Operator
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