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 3999539 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4001447 epoch_slot_no: 5447 block_no: 3999362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9859 time: 2020-04-07 04:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd70683218cb6c40baeec43d7625915696579c5dad3dc3f0a7b060508406cd477Block Operator
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