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 3999928 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001836 epoch_slot_no: 5836 block_no: 3999751 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4604 time: 2020-04-07 06:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf62aa99a9f9d610d05d9675a520b58adcf5230eb6f515a1fce5a0225897da6Block Operator
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