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 3999253 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001161 epoch_slot_no: 5161 block_no: 3999076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4128 time: 2020-04-07 02:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9157acb4a8454fcdbf32e0976db404c67c19f464519bff2aa14713e8c1d83f82Block Operator
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