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 3995068 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3996976 epoch_slot_no: 976 block_no: 3994891 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1668 time: 2020-04-06 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x844b4bb2375f557212262ff7697de3c3c00b3edeb0920a1cf99cf19bb31d710fBlock Operator
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