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 3996644 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998552 epoch_slot_no: 2552 block_no: 3996467 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3220 time: 2020-04-06 11:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd241bf7ee85bc3cd7cec8d53e895d94c2006380c95ed0c8467b49add03ffa920Block Operator
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