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 3997617 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999525 epoch_slot_no: 3525 block_no: 3997440 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2231 time: 2020-04-06 17:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02fdf041c3d7aeb90855c1b840d93bdbe9027d10aad8f81b8bc696409437d146Block Operator
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