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 3996194 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998102 epoch_slot_no: 2102 block_no: 3996017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-04-06 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce4554e64c34c88f3712b117ac55acf3a7d190de2a22e9106fcee3ee2181fa72Block Operator
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