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 3999379 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001287 epoch_slot_no: 5287 block_no: 3999202 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-04-07 03:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad1746f5731686ddbc24fd4f6f5dd2ffb5f20ee10a4def27c8373dc76e3f053cBlock Operator
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