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 3999987 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4001895 epoch_slot_no: 5895 block_no: 3999810 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2000 time: 2020-04-07 06:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abafbb5404b3c494bbb219aedff16298f053c47cbc49f7ea3b1bc3b940d500eBlock Operator
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