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 3994859 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3996767 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 3994682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3523 time: 2020-04-06 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02762e7cf554dccd1dc2d18dfb340537bef4e9418b3a91f408cf8d98e7fea180Block Operator
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