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 4000028 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001936 epoch_slot_no: 5936 block_no: 3999851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-07 06:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3b062b75f4b42ea8783ad45da6daa2615e6800d5a77c756821498a1dc8dc659Block Operator
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