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 3999384 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001292 epoch_slot_no: 5292 block_no: 3999207 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1926 time: 2020-04-07 03:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xded99c53f63cec937d5ab9d0ae5152266054b7e77b08c3d7b43fd752b0b02d83Block Operator
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