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 3993301 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995209 epoch_slot_no: 20809 block_no: 3993124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3423 time: 2020-04-05 17:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b0b42956e12bc607c53c3de158e7d81e364e05ae4416f7601480bef6bc63e8Block Operator
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