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 4000115 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002023 epoch_slot_no: 6023 block_no: 3999938 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1829 time: 2020-04-07 07:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c87720d27aedb363df878f548843cd44375e7581a99ebefc71c503e2491d030Block Operator
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