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 3994565 Details
Epoch: 185Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 3996473
epoch_slot_no: 473
block_no: 3994388
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 2375
time: 2020-04-06 00:22:31
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x1dc15802e76228c7318dedc248869584ec3fd6c9498ba2f28462947e95293aac
Block Operator
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