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 3995847 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3997755 epoch_slot_no: 1755 block_no: 3995670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 955 time: 2020-04-06 07:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb38301115de17270d27ba404a17ac4690cd37e5d5486c5f66a685a75e7ebfe5fBlock Operator
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