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 3993237 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995145 epoch_slot_no: 20745 block_no: 3993060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-05 16:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48855cfa3a6baf3b5021559741181287af16e9771c77eddf39a6eb43fa270d99Block Operator
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