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 3999844 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001752 epoch_slot_no: 5752 block_no: 3999667 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1627 time: 2020-04-07 05:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6520fd7dd0d16f4bb3281974d197ddd73a5b8bfa74d9166a94bf17f0e114a1d9Block Operator
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