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 3997010 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998918 epoch_slot_no: 2918 block_no: 3996833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 872 time: 2020-04-06 13:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe047429fa67395d67d764e818091129cdf99bbe65f7cf3e5ce5a7b451041a238Block Operator
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