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 4000221 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002129 epoch_slot_no: 6129 block_no: 4000044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-07 07:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a6daba27ab4003b3a8edcf60831328bfd40b8d301d369148ebc6da14ced9f5Block Operator
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