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 3998588 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4000496 epoch_slot_no: 4496 block_no: 3998411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2161 time: 2020-04-06 22:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc269f6835382fae0f0fb25bedfc5db562218927e3f9f15a555e58e00e8eab28Block Operator
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