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 3999193 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001101 epoch_slot_no: 5101 block_no: 3999016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4600 time: 2020-04-07 02:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2fe0b4071afedbb233a4b10440d3d19ea9d49b42c83cb97a0248beb59e103abBlock Operator
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