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 3993731 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995639 epoch_slot_no: 21239 block_no: 3993554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2026 time: 2020-04-05 19:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2675ba27094d5884cf7ce4d2d76f75460dfa717a74dc626a69155d182131a82fBlock Operator
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