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 4000437 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002345 epoch_slot_no: 6345 block_no: 4000260 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-04-07 08:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9115fbb9d5232ab121fbeb5d77b67bb0d91b8e39182a5201a6299460bef0d4d4Block Operator
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