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 4000434 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002342 epoch_slot_no: 6342 block_no: 4000257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-07 08:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd694b6cd41dc5bcc341385f79ee9e21a94ce10b0979595590c11e1476110a8Block Operator
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