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 4000314 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002222 epoch_slot_no: 6222 block_no: 4000137 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3085 time: 2020-04-07 08:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3400e9fc644a480006f8427d728973d7226997542f6c6c24c7e809dc15ae5c43Block Operator
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