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 3999889 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001797 epoch_slot_no: 5797 block_no: 3999712 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-07 05:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a57e836e6a314a83d493107c1b62f8f907478afba45f58a58642e88cd4bbeaeBlock Operator
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