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 3993003 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3994911 epoch_slot_no: 20511 block_no: 3992826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-04-05 15:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0705c9fe9cde48a0ad4ef08e2e73d008d727d77638123179be8781f25e721e6Block Operator
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