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 3999453 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001361 epoch_slot_no: 5361 block_no: 3999276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4309 time: 2020-04-07 03:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4b0ca75aa2bca2c121b329283efb9334a4f25bfb4f7730abfe344d58e746ce2Block Operator
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