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 3999051 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4000959 epoch_slot_no: 4959 block_no: 3998874 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2225 time: 2020-04-07 01:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18e0b1de25a39dc462267da6f9cd8cacd20a554e0d558351d6f2d56ba674cf48Block Operator
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