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 4000353 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4002261 epoch_slot_no: 6261 block_no: 4000176 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3384 time: 2020-04-07 08:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x397ccc68649df25742861360f2902208fa4cfcfa692c28b7b26757d5d2c3b34fBlock Operator
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