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 3997379 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3999287 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3997202 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2217 time: 2020-04-06 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6eae385d04a4fae0f74ed27fc20f88a3c25b8a97e1bf64f9b81482d8d306754Block Operator
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