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 3999241 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001149 epoch_slot_no: 5149 block_no: 3999064 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5227 time: 2020-04-07 02:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfb0e6ba366150720021abc3fdc2a6e11c8f3c16730ec3b8b96b89fcdc0a8ea3Block Operator
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