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 3995715 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3997623 epoch_slot_no: 1623 block_no: 3995538 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-06 06:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3e0d2d2337600981dfebe847486d02db6b6c3711386cfe7a66a95699cfc8bc3Block Operator
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