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 4000074 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4001982 epoch_slot_no: 5982 block_no: 3999897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4456 time: 2020-04-07 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3df0d93f3586e336ab63df6de4056ce903e1e88e8603a22c49902b4e8e4daadBlock Operator
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