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 3997563 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3999471 epoch_slot_no: 3471 block_no: 3997386 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2639 time: 2020-04-06 17:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5d8cc0369afcdb62c9574202ae0bccc5031418e6a177316c1851b1f931924e7Block Operator
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