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 3997455 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999363 epoch_slot_no: 3363 block_no: 3997278 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-04-06 16:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f2337d443662e19e266cdbfeee3ad54d27cc0e328ba479df5248179cd71578Block Operator
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