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 3997059 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998967 epoch_slot_no: 2967 block_no: 3996882 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1689 time: 2020-04-06 14:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b46f0f3a9d4c0d2053e542c5dd0189314d61ff68e660f7d5a4a659f239ddd02Block Operator
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