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 3993239 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3995147 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 3993062 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2080 time: 2020-04-05 17:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2479892b0e1058214aa75a8870bac10331eff418ddc6436a7351c391b1a2e37fBlock Operator
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