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 3999616 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001524 epoch_slot_no: 5524 block_no: 3999439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4674 time: 2020-04-07 04:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9184a8fd6455a64820ad6fa5a73763519fae30fd8de44c66be2183cc2f75d8e0Block Operator
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