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 3999470 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001378 epoch_slot_no: 5378 block_no: 3999293 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3397 time: 2020-04-07 03:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe93147d671ba85b2709087924f33a4ff3449f6ab08bcd9c8a4f763c8af1f2798Block Operator
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