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 3999971 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001879 epoch_slot_no: 5879 block_no: 3999794 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2387 time: 2020-04-07 06:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56872aa0c7cc4ecc463ea8c61d3ddf0f352e50b8b287860e6da7c34155fb9aeBlock Operator
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