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 3998789 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4000697 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3998612 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4792 time: 2020-04-06 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18b22ddace1120d2201f2b2448698027fdf92c3d693ce5556dda74e9686a9cf7Block Operator
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