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 3999857 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001765 epoch_slot_no: 5765 block_no: 3999680 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-07 05:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e2f8f7d677d409029bdf6040eab37a91670a2d90e2421f81c7d21f5c79bdce3Block Operator
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