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 4000237 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002145 epoch_slot_no: 6145 block_no: 4000060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-04-07 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc73bae7dc039c951866eb6ace3667dca0dee768546a99c2de2ff36686eac0dd9Block Operator
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