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 3997075 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3998983 epoch_slot_no: 2983 block_no: 3996898 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-06 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4573be2ac5e0baf8428f6109fbae2377b7d43f72fa146d6303ebce210bb759a4Block Operator
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