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 3996989 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3998897 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 3996812 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6059 time: 2020-04-06 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x736213f0500d89029798f99cab1f1da38438980172258f139dbe8840439c1147Block Operator
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