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 3996815 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3998723 epoch_slot_no: 2723 block_no: 3996638 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2020-04-06 12:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fcf912f5e313fd4c0ca36eed30c6ee4c658d0b327f87df70c1a6aacdfa4e5a1Block Operator
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