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 3993059 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3994967 epoch_slot_no: 20567 block_no: 3992882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2073 time: 2020-04-05 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08214b2bf400e2dcbe8969c509cc4758bf1a8b1ed945abc42398d5080be52d84Block Operator
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