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 3995748 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3997656 epoch_slot_no: 1656 block_no: 3995571 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4593 time: 2020-04-06 06:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77b5cc3b7731d01ceef6c6f27ae1f7ddb58b002ffd7629c0b1101019048abf87Block Operator
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