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 3998796 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4000704 epoch_slot_no: 4704 block_no: 3998619 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2020-04-06 23:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba15174765147ddb86023e734bda2bea8cbd6aa6093d2b9e1ab66479bb2a0700Block Operator
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