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 3996932 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998840 epoch_slot_no: 2840 block_no: 3996755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2518 time: 2020-04-06 13:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3398cb922ee0545fa4e4e496dfdbb11987ebb51dff87bcd7232513ee0a563ed9Block Operator
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