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 3996115 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998023 epoch_slot_no: 2023 block_no: 3995938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-06 08:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130e42d8631460009ef085d7e76b2201da21085c7c04ebd1915878031c5663b2Block Operator
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