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 3999689 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4001597 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 3999512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 14372 time: 2020-04-07 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72fb2b3ab1812197091bfbe65122694f36f05b2ea51a6985f40d46181784b163Block Operator
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