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 3997124 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3999032 epoch_slot_no: 3032 block_no: 3996947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2719 time: 2020-04-06 14:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bcc3d13a2142a631933a0267c3fa5d2195b990042225f8ecd75fc8e337c7eadBlock Operator
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