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 3997171 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999079 epoch_slot_no: 3079 block_no: 3996994 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-04-06 14:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa23000ea4da355751622198cd326adfd24b62fa67785551a9ece8169596b65ecBlock Operator
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