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 3999353 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001261 epoch_slot_no: 5261 block_no: 3999176 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1689 time: 2020-04-07 02:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9eeb691e8a84dabb98ce48e39a7d15a82f4233b4db8656c6ad83a1634c5d93Block Operator
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