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 3997633 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999541 epoch_slot_no: 3541 block_no: 3997456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4055 time: 2020-04-06 17:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7baf59a334b5793786791a1c3fa3847548539d97808372c70b66179d97dbc63cBlock Operator
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