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 3997300 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999208 epoch_slot_no: 3208 block_no: 3997123 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2020-04-06 15:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb524a174957f9aa0e114f53b3b93aab366651fa59cbb075812ce4591605a2e43Block Operator
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