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 3998888 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4000796 epoch_slot_no: 4796 block_no: 3998711 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1857 time: 2020-04-07 00:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d11bff84b42536c78f89b871a4e773e5ef33020b3e50e5390d5fa083bd6c0d2Block Operator
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