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 3996564 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998472 epoch_slot_no: 2472 block_no: 3996387 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-06 11:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e467b7dbac9cf8f40928997bb6b791f8880cd89d74c84b0a58bc2badfc6d9acBlock Operator
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