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 3995725 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3997633 epoch_slot_no: 1633 block_no: 3995548 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-06 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0e196970cf243281b30ec97abb759a64679a256ede894b1f745330de258cf4bBlock Operator
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