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 3995430 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3997338 epoch_slot_no: 1338 block_no: 3995253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11412 time: 2020-04-06 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x689ee280160e1cf8cc2205eda49f8a5074c52943acdc9d4d9f427be21c54e459Block Operator
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