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 3999389 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001297 epoch_slot_no: 5297 block_no: 3999212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 12240 time: 2020-04-07 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f45ac1620e45a7388cd1764f151f5a1a90ead63dae7c61e68e532cb2d42bab9Block Operator
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