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 3996348 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998256 epoch_slot_no: 2256 block_no: 3996171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2625 time: 2020-04-06 10:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc8e12aaff996ead8449489b35e7444bbeae7730a67f5cf3f646e14bf8dfde75Block Operator
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