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 4000054 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4001962 epoch_slot_no: 5962 block_no: 3999877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1530 time: 2020-04-07 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8c95379c009e3710eca26f46ed4864c2aa8e50b9edd26d120936e51e888ce5eBlock Operator
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