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 3998099 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4000007 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 3997922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3840 time: 2020-04-06 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x579f65b90469c5eec24a02b5836856b97f003ec2c4a524761778453e30332c19Block Operator
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