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 3993317 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995225 epoch_slot_no: 20825 block_no: 3993140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1538 time: 2020-04-05 17:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd755ffce67f35191fd3c52605c53b445642ff73b2d75d807035b086b6174e3acBlock Operator
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