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 3997697 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3999605 epoch_slot_no: 3605 block_no: 3997520 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-06 17:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa78efd45c8352948484258f2af2159433abc964508a59888e58740a25975ab66Block Operator
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