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 3999600 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001508 epoch_slot_no: 5508 block_no: 3999423 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2038 time: 2020-04-07 04:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a6dc797de777d7f09d2366a378da8ca62e0bdc06a290f3068e0eace30f703cfBlock Operator
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