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 3996581 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3998489 epoch_slot_no: 2489 block_no: 3996404 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2257 time: 2020-04-06 11:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bdff6befc6c54d6fbf34c0e5fcb31b9004447927ef232483bdea2a97c33780Block Operator
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