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 3997305 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999213 epoch_slot_no: 3213 block_no: 3997128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-06 15:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde28ad02d8beada1dda6943c548166aef50fc25dcff865422684c4c56c39ba47Block Operator
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