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 3997245 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999153 epoch_slot_no: 3153 block_no: 3997068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-06 15:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d1fe63c914d6b4a48457497848e456a61cc97fcb2ba98f905e3730554cb434Block Operator
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