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 3999162 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001070 epoch_slot_no: 5070 block_no: 3998985 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-07 01:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ef3a408ce72bdb34ba706f156d881c7a621380f1197d0ed03c46f50472aea41Block Operator
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