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 3993907 Details
Epoch: 184 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3995815 epoch_slot_no: 21415 block_no: 3993730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2063 time: 2020-04-05 20:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81bf539968ab40a6b9d8afa57f323441ec2f71c2688d8a08a317e2a326a2b224Block Operator
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