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 3999024 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4000932 epoch_slot_no: 4932 block_no: 3998847 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 985 time: 2020-04-07 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48cc09a9a9d1b8f8c7c664778e5531f6c64b3065b0f1fe90b5ddcf932ed1c52dBlock Operator
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