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 3999513 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001421 epoch_slot_no: 5421 block_no: 3999336 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2602 time: 2020-04-07 03:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ad7c12ee1e02849b82d3b5057498b4c52bd982bffe4e0b7afafb02f754dd721Block Operator
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