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 3999401 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4001309 epoch_slot_no: 5309 block_no: 3999224 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1894 time: 2020-04-07 03:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda65e1868d0fa24314d07a76095e34272f2af6a5dc4c51d0e40b51c5532e45deBlock Operator
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