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 3999069 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4000977 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 3998892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1204 time: 2020-04-07 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9719f0318bb58148bdea787e730e73c62693f75453072963dc33700cb07918Block Operator
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