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 3994781 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3996689 epoch_slot_no: 689 block_no: 3994604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-04-06 01:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7592317af94c89dd5de43cbc1a039b06895caafdcdbc5c9cac22bc99dee60473Block Operator
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