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 3997665 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999573 epoch_slot_no: 3573 block_no: 3997488 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1845 time: 2020-04-06 17:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cef371fa8ae373f4058077501a6eaab954206f2c1a99a6789de29d5a6c13c4cBlock Operator
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