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 3999208 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001116 epoch_slot_no: 5116 block_no: 3999031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3988 time: 2020-04-07 02:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8bc431ac55af2d9ea4b290a7525cd2a2977d7d4769e988087e833803ff7895dBlock Operator
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