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 4000258 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002166 epoch_slot_no: 6166 block_no: 4000081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2020-04-07 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x704f38eac32133138de55e44313a42c9faf65217f69bb9602a5bf6e07f25965dBlock Operator
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