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 3999226 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001134 epoch_slot_no: 5134 block_no: 3999049 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2391 time: 2020-04-07 02:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1d2b11839a3fca99aae2f56d2a7c501c39f36aba68cc617e26fd42de758dd3Block Operator
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