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 3994313 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3996221 epoch_slot_no: 221 block_no: 3994136 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2008 time: 2020-04-05 22:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ab4d8573c92a4fe7668969bbab8df650dc0fd586857bdac11ccc760d9a7dbdBlock Operator
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