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 3996291 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998199 epoch_slot_no: 2199 block_no: 3996114 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-04-06 09:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefb2c10b6d0d8695f7c8079bb99d9cade5b49355986403a014b763982efa9ad9Block Operator
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