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 4000093 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002001 epoch_slot_no: 6001 block_no: 3999916 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4669 time: 2020-04-07 07:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23c61caab99fce57fed57dd03d2f05a8f3ba0ba7e99a60fb4403ab480423d097Block Operator
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