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 3999269 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001177 epoch_slot_no: 5177 block_no: 3999092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-07 02:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cbe44f07d70e86ac45e6804b9d53eb422524c8d0f4da77381a86bb3891bfa5dBlock Operator
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