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 3993715 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995623 epoch_slot_no: 21223 block_no: 3993538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-05 19:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa485d65265961fb867459e8f22bd92803fab372657ae0c2661fb0d98a6fe9b02Block Operator
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