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 3999423 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001331 epoch_slot_no: 5331 block_no: 3999246 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2337 time: 2020-04-07 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f7242b1a2ae13dc65534dfcdbbd759f316c5165ca8fe76727b436fc160ddf3Block Operator
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