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 3999497 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001405 epoch_slot_no: 5405 block_no: 3999320 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1701 time: 2020-04-07 03:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4b6b44346edddf7a610b543e243ffa5a1182211a00fe68e20566acb4bccbffBlock Operator
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