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 3997799 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3999707 epoch_slot_no: 3707 block_no: 3997622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1853 time: 2020-04-06 18:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3406691efd8bcadd2c4a6842040fc2d8323b6e91e72d1f16649e580a845f4ddBlock Operator
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