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 3996325 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998233 epoch_slot_no: 2233 block_no: 3996148 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3710 time: 2020-04-06 10:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3659b6ab615ef90f60ff4a7f1415cf881ba6f7c468944e4236f834b8ba040970Block Operator
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