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 3996468 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3998376 epoch_slot_no: 2376 block_no: 3996291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3278 time: 2020-04-06 10:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fd86ebe1780b472052b4bc801928ee164c3acab9c4064156b2361f6cf4ce155Block Operator
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