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 4000305 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002213 epoch_slot_no: 6213 block_no: 4000128 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1837 time: 2020-04-07 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7b26acea03b9d09f98edf78e50203c0e6df75e4aa5ee35264746c4b33e939b2Block Operator
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