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 3996876 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998784 epoch_slot_no: 2784 block_no: 3996699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2406 time: 2020-04-06 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a77d998b2db68d795295163281042a4d8a1411eef9a624be08290303f9534b2Block Operator
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