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 3999194 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001102 epoch_slot_no: 5102 block_no: 3999017 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2854 time: 2020-04-07 02:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ec2b3f6748187029c61b55f3e0c0465f01c18eff94179d1f0a52dc7c0d4637Block Operator
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