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 3993811 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995719 epoch_slot_no: 21319 block_no: 3993634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-05 20:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefd64e5f588707fe77ec07ad59d9665bd5f1d9e179ec2acd53ecc5b18a387b8dBlock Operator
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