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 3995493 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3997401 epoch_slot_no: 1401 block_no: 3995316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-06 05:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8329fc71851ae687fae32dc3c06ff56370b51853ff041ca7385b86c90de664c8Block Operator
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