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 3999305 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001213 epoch_slot_no: 5213 block_no: 3999128 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2161 time: 2020-04-07 02:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a2603f1114dbc16f4809b7b5d0d569789c2d715e8b59e2c9afc7a3f3903c700Block Operator
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