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 3996839 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3998747 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 3996662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3339 time: 2020-04-06 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14132ff54a223fe1025a018c95a5a6a562040d6219ffa2b991ed349313c9cf43Block Operator
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